Senior Provider Contract & Vendor Manager

Kaiser Permanente; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Contract Manager III to lead contract administration, vendor governance, and RFP lifecycle support across diverse national agreements. You will partner with business leaders, legal, compliance, and finance to optimize vendor performance, ensure compliance, and drive value realization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, data-driven decision making, and process improvement to support provider networks and service delivery while maintaining regulatory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, and five years in health care delivery or operations.
• Experience in managed care or corporate office environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build proactive relationships with stakeholders and provide contract guidance.
• Manage contract administration, RFP support, and governance processes.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, finance and operations to optimize partnerships.
• Draft and audit standard contract templates and language; support audits and records.

Skills

Contract Management

Health Care Industry

Time Management

Communication

Analytical

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Contract Manager III to lead contract administration, vendor governance, and RFP lifecycle support across diverse national agreements. You will partner with business leaders, legal, compliance, and finance to optimize vendor performance, ensure compliance, and drive value realization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, data-driven decision making, and process improvement to support provider networks and service delivery while maintaining regulatory