Strategic Vendor Partnerships Director (Remote)

Centene Corporation; Florida; 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 + holidays

Flexible work arrangements (remote/hyb

Field or office schedules

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking an experienced Vendor Manager to oversee strategic partnerships, governance, and performance across health plan initiatives. You will lead evaluations, contracting, and implementations with cross-functional teams to support clinical, operational, and financial goals.

The role requires strong vendor management experience in healthcare, with the ability to coordinate complex programs and deliver executive-level insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.
• 7+ years of vendor management experience, including government programs and health care or related operations.
• Proficient with MS-Project and MS-Office applications; project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support strategic vendor opportunities, including business case development and RFI/RFP coordination.
• Lead stakeholder and governance meetings with vendors and cross-functional leaders.
• Provide executive-level reporting on vendor performance and opportunities.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS-Project

MS Office

Job description

Centene Corporation is seeking an experienced Vendor Manager to oversee strategic partnerships, governance, and performance across health plan initiatives. You will lead evaluations, contracting, and implementations with cross-functional teams to support clinical, operational, and financial goals.

The role requires strong vendor management experience in healthcare, with the ability to coordinate complex programs and deliver executive-level insights.