Strategic Vendor Relations Manager

Strive Health; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-Remote Flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial & Retirement Support

Time Off & Leave

Wellness & Growth

Job summary

Strive Health is seeking a Vendor Manager to own vendor relationships from sourcing through contracting, day-to-day management, and renewal decisions. You will lead the vendor management strategy and drive cost-saving process improvements, reporting to the Director of Implementation.

The role requires 5+ years in vendor management, a track record in contracting, and a background in cost reduction, with occasional travel to meet stakeholders and support patients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operational vendor management.
• Proven track record in new vendor contracting, implementation, and relationship ownership.
• Background in cost reduction strategies and operational efficiency improvements.
• Travel: ability to travel onsite up to 5–10% of the time.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, source and select vendors; negotiate contracts balancing cost, quality, and risk.
• Set performance standards for vendors and hold them accountable.
• Manage ongoing operational relationships across vendor partners.
• Drive renewal and termination decisions with data-backed recommendations.
• Serve as main internal/external contact for vendor setup, invoicing, and issue escalation.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations to establish standards and onboarding.
• Execute vendor strategy and continuous process improvements to lower costs.
• Meet with stakeholders in person to align priorities; travel may be required.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Cost reduction

Relationship ownership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PMP

PMI-ACP

DASSM

CPSM

CSCP

Job description

Strive Health is seeking a Vendor Manager to own vendor relationships from sourcing through contracting, day-to-day management, and renewal decisions. You will lead the vendor management strategy and drive cost-saving process improvements, reporting to the Director of Implementation.

The role requires 5+ years in vendor management, a track record in contracting, and a background in cost reduction, with occasional travel to meet stakeholders and support patients.