Vendor Management Director
Core
Establish and lead the enterprise vendor management function for a Medicare Advantage health plan, overseeing strategic vendors, delegated entities, and business partners to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and financial targets.
Role type
Director, Enterprise Vendor Management
Builds
Enterprise governance frameworks, vendor performance scorecards, risk oversight programs, and strategic partnership models for Medicare Advantage functions.
Domain
Healthcare / Managed Care / Vendor Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vendor governance strategy, healthcare operations expertise, complex negotiation, executive stakeholder influence, financial acumen, risk management, contract management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Strategic partnership development, regulatory compliance knowledge, change management, cost optimization, technology implementation oversight
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise vendor management and strategic partnership strategy; Establish governance frameworks, policies, and oversight processes; Monitor vendor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations; Oversee delegated entities and ensure CMS Medicare Advantage compliance; Lead risk management programs covering operational, financial, and cybersecurity risks; Negotiate strategic agreements and drive cost optimization; Report vendor performance and risks to executive leadership and the Board.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership