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Senior Vendor Management Professional

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1961H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

16 days ago

Salary

$78.4K - $107.8K / year

Seniority

Senior

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Senior Vendor Management Professional

Humana

Role Description The Senior Vendor Management Professional works as a liaison between vendors and the organization. The role involves moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. - Reviews and negotiates terms of vendor contracts. - Communicates with vendors regarding day-to-day matters. - Builds and maintains positive relationships with vendors. - Monitors vendor performance. - Researches invoice and contractual issues and resolves discrepancies. - Begins to influence department's strategy. - Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components. - Works without direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree. - Progressive operational experience. - Leadership experience over a large metric-intensive operational unit with demonstrated facilitation skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Requirements - Master's Degree (preferred). - Certification with Six Sigma and/or the Project Management Institute (preferred). - Prior experience in a healthcare or insurance setting (preferred). - Knowledge of Medicare Advantage (preferred). - Grievance and Appeals experience (preferred). Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision benefits. - 401(k) retirement savings plan. - Time off, including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave. - Short-term and long-term disability. - Life insurance. - Many other opportunities. Company Description Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it.

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