Vendor Strategy Lead, Healthcare Operations

Strive Health Solutions, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybride; USD 86 000 - 104 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid-Remote Flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

401k with employer match

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

Professional development stipend

Résumé du poste

Strive Health Solutions, Inc. seeks a Vendor Manager to own vendor relationships from sourcing to renewal decisions. You will implement cost-focused strategies and partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure compliant onboarding and efficient workflows. This role reports to the Director of Implementation.

You will travel 5–10% and coordinate with internal teams to lower costs while maintaining quality, supporting Strive’s mission to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operational vendor management or related fields.
• Proven track record in new vendor contracting, implementation and relationship ownership.
• Background in cost reduction strategies and operational efficiency improvements.
• Internet connectivity with min speeds and low latency.
• Travel ability to meet business needs (5–10% of the time).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsabilités

• Identify, research, source and select vendors; negotiate contracts balancing cost, quality and risk.
• Set performance standards for vendors and ensure accountability.
• Manage ongoing operational relationships across vendor partners.
• Drive renewals and terminations with data-backed recommendations.
• Serve as main internal/external contact for vendors; set up users and manage invoices.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations on standards and onboarding.
• Execute vendor strategy and drive continuous cost-saving process improvements.
• Meet with stakeholders in person as needed to advance priorities; travel may be required.

Connaissances

Vendor management

Contracting

Cost reduction

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain / business / finance

Description du poste

Strive Health Solutions, Inc. seeks a Vendor Manager to own vendor relationships from sourcing to renewal decisions. You will implement cost-focused strategies and partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure compliant onboarding and efficient workflows. This role reports to the Director of Implementation.

You will travel 5–10% and coordinate with internal teams to lower costs while maintaining quality, supporting Strive’s mission to improve patient care and operational efficiency.