Director, Vendor Management

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Position Purpose: Manage vendor relationships and ensure vendor compliance with established internal and/or regulatory performance metrics. Accumulate, monitor, and report on vendor performance metrics to business unit management Communicate expectations and vendor performance against established performance metrics to vendors, including development, implementation and follow up on annual vendor goals and targets Ensure applicable vendor performance improvement plans and/or corrective action plans are initiated and completed as expected. Ensure vendors sustain required performance improvements/outcomes through verification audits Conduct oversight meetings which include vendors, internal partners, and other stakeholders as appropriate Oversee health plan participation in annual delegation audits Provide follow-through on audit deficiencies to assure corrective actions are implemented Facilitate communication to/from vendors and internal partners Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. 7+ years of vendor management experience, including government programs health care or related experience in multiple areas of operations. Proficient with MS-Project or other project management software and MS-Office applications. Project management, administration or operations in the Healthcare industry preferred. Experience in training/education and use of statistical analysis preferred. This position is 100% remote within the United States with up to 20% travel annually as needed for vendor and team meetings. Pay Range: $148,000.00 - $274,200.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act Apply To This Job