Vendor Relations Manager

Centene Corporation

. Manage strategic relationships with third-party delegated partners .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,700 - $157,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing strategic relationships with third-party partners, ensuring operational performance and compliance, and providing financial oversight. Skilled in account management within the healthcare sector, with a focus on effective communication and governance.

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Account ManagementHealthcare ExperienceFinancial OversightPerformance ManagementStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Operational Performance ManagementService-Level ComplianceRisk IdentificationBusiness Solutions ImplementationPerformance Dashboard ReviewContractual Service Standards MonitoringPayment ReconciliationIssue TrackingGovernance Meeting LeadershipStrategic Project Oversight

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementExecutive Presentation SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Primary Care ProvidersHealthcareDelegated PartnersOperational GovernanceSLA ManagementFinancial Discrepancy ResolutionImplementationOperational ChangesStrategic InitiativesBusiness Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage strategic relationships with third-party delegated partners
Ensure operational performance, service-level compliance, financial oversight, and effective execution of delegated services
Serve as the primary liaison between delegated partners and internal stakeholders
Identify risks, resolve performance issues, and implement business solutions supporting organizational objectives
Represent the organization throughout the partner lifecycle, from implementation and launch through ongoing operational governance
Provide direct account and relationship management for assigned delegated partners
Lead governance meetings, develop agendas, track issues, document decisions, and follow up on action items
Lead SLA and performance management, including reviewing and distributing performance dashboards
Identify performance gaps and trends, establish corrective actions, and monitor contractual service standards
Coordinate communication between external partners and internal business stakeholders
Oversee complex initiatives, implementations, operational changes, and strategic projects involving delegated partners
Provide financial oversight, validate payment accuracy and timeliness, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate reconciliation activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field or equivalent experience
Five plus years of experience supporting/working with Primary Care Providers
Account Management experience working in Healthcare or related field
Ability to present to executive-level teams at the delegated entities
Up to 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
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