Vendor Relations Specialist II

Pacific Life • Charlotte, NC

62d

About The Position

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own. We're actively seeking several talented Vendor Management Specialists to join our Vendor Relationship and Performance Management team in Newport Beach, CA or Charlotte, NC . As a Vendor Management Specialist II you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by managing the relationships and driving the performance delivery of our third parties. You will fill an existing] role that sits on a team of 15 people in the Corporate division. How you'll help move us forward: The Global Procurement Solutions- Vendor Management Team partners with Pacific Life's strategic vendors who manage business processes across all business areas and locations. These vendors include, but not limited to, Third Party Administrators, Platform Owners, Medical Vendors, e-application vendors, IT Support and Development and banking. The Vendor Relations Specialist II builds and maintains strong relationships with our vendors, ensuring their performance aligns with service level agreements, and serving as a key point of contact for moderately complex vendor engagements while supporting VRS I, as needed. Contributes to enhancing our vendor partnerships and optimizing vendor performance through collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze related data for completion of reporting, reconciliation, and problem solving
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel
• Prior experience with Purchase Orders and processing invoices is a plus
• Must be willing to learn, challenge the status quo, and ask for assistance when needed

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience managing vendors/supplier relationships. Experience managing TPAs is a plus.

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees