Vendor Relations Manager

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO
•$87,700 - $157,800

About The Position

The Vendor Relations Manager manages third-party program relationships with Delegation partners, supporting performance management standards, financial responsibility, and implementation of appropriate business solutions. The role serves as a critical link between Delegation partners and internal departments and represents company operations, facilitating services from initial launch through day-to-day interactions. The position provides direct account management for delegated entities, monitors service-level performance, maintains communications with delegated care management leads, and coordinates complex projects and strategic initiatives involving delegated entities and cross-functional business partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Five or more years of experience supporting or working with Primary Care Providers.
  • Account management experience in healthcare or a related field.
  • Ability to present to executive-level teams at delegated entities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage third-party program relationships with Delegation partners related to performance management standards and financial responsibility.
  • Proactively implement appropriate business solutions as needed.
  • Serve as the link between Delegation partners and internal departments and facilitate services from initial launch through day-to-day interactions.
  • Manage delegated-entity account activities, including scheduling regular meetings, managing agendas, facilitating meetings, documenting outcomes, and following up on key actions and commitments.
  • Monitor and share SLA performance dashboards or reports with delegated entities to identify performance gaps, address issues, and drive accountability.
  • Maintain regular communications with leads at Delegated Care Management entities and communicate business needs, priorities, expectations, and changes internally and to those entities.
  • Direct, monitor, and/or contribute to highly complex special projects and strategic initiatives involving oversight of Delegated Care Management entities and cross-functional business partners.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules
  • Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
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