Sr. Executive - Procurement and Vendor Management

The role

The Senior Executive - Procurement & Vendor Management will oversee the day-to-day functioning of the office. This person will manage the complete procurement cycle, vendor relationships, and negotiations.

What you will do

• Manage the complete procurement cycle including purchase requisitions, RFQs, quotations, purchase orders, and delivery follow-ups.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotations based on price, quality, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Monitor vendor performance regarding quality, delivery, responsiveness, and adherence to terms.
• Maintain updated vendor database, contracts, pricing information, and procurement records.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand procurement requirements.
• Prepare and track purchase orders, deliveries, invoices, and payment status.
• Resolve vendor-related issues including delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice disputes.
• Support vendor audits, compliance checks, and periodic supplier performance reviews.

Required qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or vendor management.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong vendor relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier evaluation.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement/ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and procurement activities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Information practices.
• Ability to assist the manager in information security activities implementation and maintenance.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Administration, Management, or related field).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google gmail,gsheets)
• Self-motivated, trustworthy, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with basic accounting processes, transport scheduling, and office management procedures (preferred).

Before you apply

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Connect with Talent Acquisition
• Meet with the Hiring Manager
• Behavioral Interview(s)
• Case Study

About the company

Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs. The company improves collaboration and reduces burden through an enterprise approach that streamlines payer-provider decision-making.