Vendor Relations Manager

Centene Corporation

. Manage third-party program relationships with Delegation partners for performance management standards and financial responsibility .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Account Management within the Healthcare sector, effectively managing relationships with Delegation partners and ensuring performance standards are met. Proficient in communication and reporting, facilitating operations, and leading complex projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Account Management ExperienceHealthcare Industry KnowledgePerformance Management StandardsProject Management SkillsBachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Hard Skills

Performance ReportingBusiness Solutions ImplementationDocumentation ManagementMeeting CoordinationFinancial Responsibility Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship ManagementPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Primary Care ProvidersDelegation PartnersService Performance DashboardsTimely PaymentsOperational Facilitation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage third-party program relationships with Delegation partners for performance management standards and financial responsibility
Proactively implement appropriate business solutions
Act as the critical link between Delegation partners and internal Departments
Facilitate operations from initial launch of services through day-to-day interactions
Provide direct Account Management, including scheduling regular meetings, agenda management, documentation and minutes
Create and provide monthly service performance dashboards or reporting and address issues against established performance expectations
Maintain regular communications with leads at delegated partner organizations
Communicate business needs internally and to delegated partners
Direct, monitor and/or contribute to complex special projects and planning initiatives involving delegated partners
Ensure payments are accurate and timely for services rendered

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
Able to present to executive-level teams at the delegated entities
Position is remote within the United States, with preference for candidates within the Central or Eastern time zones

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