Senior Manager, Vendor Management Hub

Centene

3d

About The Position

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: Lead the standardization and continuous improvement of vendor management practices across Enterprise Operations and Clinical Services. This position will provide strategic oversight and influence across multiple vendor management teams, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Partner with leadership to drive initiatives that support broader enterprise goals Document vendor management process from intake/evaluation through termination/renewal Work with vendor managers to identify risks & opportunities and document workplan Create a roadmap of Vendor Management standards and process improvements to be implemented; execute based on prioritization. Own and maintain comprehensive playbook for entire VM lifecycle Develop and maintain infrastructure and tools for ECOS vendor management. Coordinate vendor management for vendors with fragmented management, including cross-functional vendors Support vendor managers as needed. Ex: running collaborative workshops, root causing SLA misses, helping with reporting/scorecards, assisting with roadblocks, etc Create/Maintain all inclusive vendor list to include description, LOB/Markets, budget/actual spend, performance metrics, contract start/end dates, Stakeholders, etc Conduct maturity assessments and create plans when needed to close gaps; assist VMs in creating business cases to fill in capability / gaps. Track savings and SLA/KPI improvements that are a result of Hub Implementations Represent Vendor Hub in executive-level discussions and decision-making pertaining to Vendor Management standards and best practices. Drive strategic initiatives in collaboration with Senior Leadership across Enterprise operations to support broader goals Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field; or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain roles required in operations and health insurance payer / provider preferred required
• 3+ years leadership role preferred
• Expertise in process improvement and change management
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to use data to drive decisions
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational alignment

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the standardization and continuous improvement of vendor management practices across Enterprise Operations and Clinical Services.
• Provide strategic oversight and influence across multiple vendor management teams, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Partner with leadership to drive initiatives that support broader enterprise goals
• Document vendor management process from intake/evaluation through termination/renewal
• Work with vendor managers to identify risks & opportunities and document workplan
• Create a roadmap of Vendor Management standards and process improvements to be implemented; execute based on prioritization.
• Own and maintain comprehensive playbook for entire VM lifecycle
• Develop and maintain infrastructure and tools for ECOS vendor management.
• Coordinate vendor management for vendors with fragmented management, including cross-functional vendors
• Support vendor managers as needed. Ex: running collaborative workshops, root causing SLA misses, helping with reporting/scorecards, assisting with roadblocks, etc
• Create/Maintain all inclusive vendor list to include description, LOB/Markets, budget/actual spend, performance metrics, contract start/end dates, Stakeholders, etc
• Conduct maturity assessments and create plans when needed to close gaps; assist VMs in creating business cases to fill in capability / gaps.
• Track savings and SLA/KPI improvements that are a result of Hub Implementations
• Represent Vendor Hub in executive-level discussions and decision-making pertaining to Vendor Management standards and best practices.
• Drive strategic initiatives in collaboration with Senior Leadership across Enterprise operations to support broader goals
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees