Director, Vendor Management

Gold Coast Health Plan

. Develop and execute the enterprise strategy, operating model, and governance framework for third-party vendor management .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $157,303 - $262,697 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing enterprise strategies for vendor management, including governance frameworks, performance management, and compliance in highly regulated healthcare environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex vendor relationships, and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

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Vendor ManagementHealthcare OperationsContract ManagementStrategic SourcingPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Vendor GovernanceSLA/KPI DevelopmentFinancial OversightThird-Party Risk ManagementExecutive ReportingAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsNegotiation SkillsStrategic PlanningProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCoachingConflict ResolutionCollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVendor-Management PlatformsContract-Management PlatformsGRC PlatformsBusiness-Intelligence Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional LicensureAdvanced Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Managed HealthcareMedicare AdvantageMedicaidCommercial Health PlansVendor Oversight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the enterprise strategy, operating model, and governance framework for third-party vendor management
Establish standards, policies, procedures, and controls governing the full vendor lifecycle
Align vendor strategy with business objectives, healthcare operations priorities, financial goals, member experience, and quality outcomes
Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor portfolio strategy and segmentation
Provide executive recommendations on outsourcing, insourcing, vendor consolidation, strategic partnerships, and sourcing opportunities
Provide executive oversight of strategic and critical vendor relationships
Establish vendor KPIs, SLAs, quality measures, performance guarantees, scorecards, and reporting
Lead executive business reviews with vendors and internal stakeholders
Evaluate vendor performance and direct corrective action and performance improvement plans
Oversee vendors supporting critical healthcare functions and ensure regulatory, contractual, accreditation, privacy, security, quality, and continuity compliance
Lead vendor-related audits, regulatory reviews, investigations, risk assessments, and remediation
Partner on strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and terminations
Oversee vendor financial performance, spend, pricing, utilization, invoicing, savings, and value realization
Provide executive oversight of vendor selection, due diligence, implementation, transition, optimization, renewal, and termination
Lead complex vendor transitions and enterprise initiatives
Monitor vendor risk and lead responses to critical vendor events
Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing vendor management team
Foster partnerships across Operations, Clinical, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, IT, Risk, and other enterprise functions
Develop executive reporting, dashboards, analytics, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in vendor management, healthcare operations, outsourcing, procurement, third-party management, or a related discipline
5+ years of leadership experience, including responsibility for teams, enterprise programs, strategic vendor relationships, or complex cross-functional initiatives
Knowledge of managed healthcare operations and highly regulated healthcare environments
Ability to develop and execute enterprise-level strategies and operating models
Knowledge of vendor governance, contract management, SLA/KPI development, performance management, financial oversight, and third-party risk management
Experience managing strategic or complex third-party vendor relationships
Executive presence and ability to communicate with senior and executive leadership
Exceptional negotiation, analytical, strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and lead through complex, matrixed environments
Strong written, verbal communication, and executive presentation skills
Interpersonal skills including coaching staff, conflict resolution, implementing initiatives or projects, and collaboration
Ability to select, motivate, evaluate, train, and develop staff
Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse, performance-oriented organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and vendor-management, contract-management, GRC, business-intelligence, or reporting platforms
Valid and current Driver's License, Auto Insurance, and professional licensure(s)
Advanced computer skills in MS Office products
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, managed healthcare vendor experience, Medicare Advantage/Medicaid/commercial health plan experience, delegated vendor oversight, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, executive reporting, and professional certification