Manager, Vendor Management

The role

You will own relationships between Strive and its vendors and partners from sourcing through termination. You will lead vendor management strategy and implement process improvements to lower costs and optimize workflows.

What you will do

• Identify, research, source and select vendors
• Negotiate contracts balancing cost, quality, and risk
• Set performance standards and hold vendors accountable
• Manage ongoing operational relationships across vendor partners
• Drive renewal and termination decisions with data-backed recommendations
• Act as main point of contact for operational vendors
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations to establish standards and ensure compliance
• Execute vendor management strategy and implement process improvements
• Meet in person with internal and external stakeholders

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operational vendor management or a combination of related education, experience, and certification
• Proven track record in new vendor contracting, implementation, and relationship ownership
• Background in cost reduction strategies and operational efficiency improvements
• Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms
• Ability to travel and be onsite to meet business needs (estimated at 5–10% of the time)
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience in Health Care or Value-Based Care environment
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or CSCP

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health and flexible spending accounts
• 401k with employer match
• Financial wellness resources
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time
• Paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves
• Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost
• Physical wellness perks
• Mental health support
• Annual professional development stipend

Before you apply

• Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship

About the company

Strive Health is on a mission to transform chronic conditions by identifying risk earlier, coordinating thoughtful care, and supporting people through every stage of their health journey.