Senior Director, Vendor Partnerships

Centene Corporation

. Strategically develop contractual relationships with major dental, vision, pharmacy and transportation vendors .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $134,600 - $249,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing vendor relationships and operational oversight within a managed care environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards while achieving strategic business outcomes.

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Vendor Relationship ManagementOperational OversightFinancial ManagementContractual ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Business ManagementContract DevelopmentPerformance MonitoringAudit DesignUtilization Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationStrategic ThinkingCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Managed CareHealth Care ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAccreditation StandardsKPI Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategically develop contractual relationships with major dental, vision, pharmacy and transportation vendors
Manage operational, contractual, financial, network adequacy, utilization and quality management oversight of vendor relationships exceeding $1.2 billion in annual costs
Develop strategic contractual and business relationships to achieve quality, service and cost outcomes aligned with plan goals
Identify opportunities to expand vendor relationships
Design and execute audits and evaluations of financial and operational performance
Confirm internal operations, including Claims, Appeals & Grievances, and Membership, meet contract terms, standards and expectations
Ensure vendors adhere to legal, regulatory and accreditation mandates
Manage relationship governance and monitor fulfillment of contract obligations
Manage service levels, reporting and performance/KPI monitoring
Communicate oversight activities clearly and coordinate with internal PLA staff
Participate as part of the plan's Senior Management team
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS - Bachelors Degree required
10 years related business management experience in a managed care environment required
At least 10 years of previous business management experience in a related health care management position
Experience managing large business segments and projects and adhering to deadlines in a fast paced environment
Experience managing large vendor relationships in a managed care environment preferred
Ability to successfully manage a team from project inception through project implementation
Must comply with applicable policies, standards, legal, regulatory and accreditation mandates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity