Strategic Vendor Management Lead – Remote

Centene; United States; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Senior Vendor Management professional to oversee all vendor activities, ensuring compliance with policies and state guidelines. You will lead negotiations, aid onboarding, and guide the vendor analyst team.

A CTPRP is preferred, with strong data skills and project oversight responsibilities. Candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in healthcare management, plus experience in reporting, data analysis, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of healthcare management experience.
• Experience with reporting and data analysis; Excel skills preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor compliance, engagement, oversight and performance.
• Develop corrective action and quality improvement plans.
• Direct negotiations and draft RFI/RFP/SOW/contracts.
• Onboard and transition new vendors; oversee vendor analyst team.

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Centene is seeking a Senior Vendor Management professional to oversee all vendor activities, ensuring compliance with policies and state guidelines. You will lead negotiations, aid onboarding, and guide the vendor analyst team.

A CTPRP is preferred, with strong data skills and project oversight responsibilities. Candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in healthcare management, plus experience in reporting, data analysis, and Excel.