Manager, Vendor Management
Core
Own relationships between Strive Health and its vendors/partners, managing the full lifecycle from sourcing and selection through contracting, day-to-day management, and renewal/termination.
Role type
Manager, Vendor Management
Builds
Operational vendor partnerships and cost-effective workflows
Domain
Healthcare operations / Supply chain management
Required skills
Vendor sourcing and selection, Contract negotiation, Performance standard setting, Cost reduction strategy, Process improvement, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Healthcare or Value-Based Care experience, PMP/PMI-ACP/CPSM/CSCP certification, Master's degree
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Identify, research, source, and select best available vendors; Negotiate contracts balancing cost, quality, and risk; Set performance standards and hold vendors accountable; Drive renewal and termination decisions with data-backed recommendations; Partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations to establish compliance standards; Execute vendor management strategy to lower costs and optimize workflows.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership