Vendor Management Contract Manager-SHP/VMO- Remote

Sentara Health is seeking an individual contributor level as a Vendor Management Contract Manager! This is a Full-Time position, fully remote, with day shift hours and great benefits! Travel expectation of 1x a quarter to Williamsburg is preferred, not mandatory for department meetings.
Work Location: Remote opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming Job responsibilities: The Contract Manager is a key position reporting directly to the Manager of Sourcing & Contract Management.
This position will play a pivotal role in the management of vendor contracts across Sentara Health Plans.
The incumbent will be required to initiate and facilitate complex contract negotiations and incorporate results into new and existing vendor contracts based on internal feedback as well as company standards.
This requires close collaboration within the Vendor Management Organization and strong relationship building with various departments.
The Contract Manager will be required to deal effectively with contractual priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks as well as possess the ability to work well with others in high-volume situations, while effectively interfacing with internal and external professionals.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Minimum of 1-year experience working in a service organization specifically focused on Medicaid, Medicare, disabled and/or vulnerable members.
Vendor Contract Management Experience- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with vendors/subcontractors Required experience: Managed Care Contracting- 5 years, Negotiating Managed Care Contracts- 5 years; Supply Chain Operations Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated accomplishments in negotiations, managing complex sourcing transactions, and customer service.
General understanding of the HMO concept and business operations.
Previous experience in sourcing and/or vendor contracting.
Exceptional organization skills.
Excellent oral & written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and achieving business goals.
Strong communication skills with proven ability to influence and drive solutions across all organizational levels.
Strong strategic and operational planning experience.
Experience leading cross-functional programs/projects.
Worked successfully independently and with a team.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with members of the executive leadership team.
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
Sentara Health offers employees comprehensive health care and retirement benefits designed with you and your family's well-being in mind.
Our benefits packages are designed to change with you by meeting your needs now and anticipating what comes next.
You have a variety of options for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability and voluntary benefits as well as Paid Time Off in the form of sick time, vacation time and paid parental leave.
Team Members have the opportunity to earn an annual flat amount Bonus payment if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
For applicants within Washington State, the following hiring range will be applied: $90,526.
80 to $135,779.
28/annually.
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When we are achieving our vision, we have team members that feel they belong and can be their authentic selves, and our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve.
We are realizing this vision through our Diversity and Inclusion strategy, which has three pillars: A diverse and talented workforce, an inclusive and supportive workplace, and outreach and engagement with our community.
We have made remarkable strides in these areas over the past several years and, as our world continues to evolve, we know our work is never done.
Our strategies focus on both structural inclusion, which looks at our organizational structures, processes, and practices; as well as behavioral inclusion, which evaluates our mindsets, skillsets, and relationships.
Together, these strategies are moving our organization forward in an environment that fosters a culture of mutual respect and belonging for all.
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com/aboutus/diversity Sentara Overview For more than a decade, Modern Healthcare magazine has ranked Sentara Healthcare as one of the nation's top integrated healthcare systems.
That's because we are dedicated to growth, innovation, and patient safety at more than 300 sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, including 12 acute care hospitals.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.
Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! To apply, please go to www.
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com and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-48132 #Indeed #Monster Talroo – IT Health plan, Healthcare, Managed Care, MCO, Remote, Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Bachelor's, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Contract, Negotiation The Contract Manager is a key position reporting directly to the Manager of Sourcing & Contract Management.
This position will play a pivotal role in the management of vendor contracts across Sentara Health Plans.
The incumbent will be required to initiate and facilitate complex contract negotiations and incorporate results into new and existing vendor contracts based on internal feedback as well as company standards.
This role will help execute and manage the Sentara Health Plans strategic sourcing strategy by developing and maintaining internal and external relationships that result in high-quality, cost-effective and efficient services.
This requires close collaboration within the Vendor Management Organization and strong relationship building with various departments.
The Contract Manager will be required to deal effectively with contractual priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks as well as possess the ability to work well with others in high-volume situations, while effectively interfacing with internal and external professionals.
Minimum of 1-year experience working in a service organization specifically focused on Medicaid, Medicare, disabled and/or vulnerable members.
Demonstrated accomplishments in negotiations, managing complex sourcing transactions, and customer service.
General understanding of the HMO concept and business operations.
Previous experience in sourcing and/or vendor contracting.
Exceptional organization skills.
Excellent oral & written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and achieving business goals.
Strong communication skills with proven ability to influence and drive solutions across all organizational levels.
Strong strategic and operational planning experience.
Experience leading cross-functional programs/projects.
Worked successfully independently and with a team.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with members of the executive leadership team.
Vendor Management Experience- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with vendors/subcontractors Bachelor's Level Degree Doctorate Level Degree Master's Level Degree Bachelor's Level Degree Bachelor's Level Degree Managed Care Previous Experience Supply Chain Operations Previous Experience Related 2 years Negotiating Mng Care Contracts 5 years Managed Care Contracting 5 years