Senior Director, Strategic Vendor Partnerships & Governance

Centene Corporation; Texas; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks a senior leader to strategically manage contractual relationships with dental, vision, pharmacy and transportation vendors. You will oversee operational, financial, network adequacy, utilization and quality management to ensure compliance and achieve plan goals.

The role anchors governance, oversees audits, KPI reporting, and vendor communications, and leads a team from inception through implementation in a fast-paced health care environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in health care management.
• Experience managing large vendor relationships.
• Experience leading teams through projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic contractual and business relationships with vendors to ensure quality, service and cost outcomes.
• Monitor operational aspects through audits and evaluations of financial and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation mandates; manage governance and KPI reporting.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal staff regarding oversight activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Centene Corporation seeks a senior leader to strategically manage contractual relationships with dental, vision, pharmacy and transportation vendors. You will oversee operational, financial, network adequacy, utilization and quality management to ensure compliance and achieve plan goals.

The role anchors governance, oversees audits, KPI reporting, and vendor communications, and leads a team from inception through implementation in a fast-paced health care environment.