Senior Manager, Vendor Contracting – Partnerships

WelbeHealth

. Serve as WelbeHealth’s enterprise subject matter expert in vendor contracting .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $120,165 - $158,617 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor contracting, strategic sourcing, and negotiation, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and performance management. Proven ability to develop and implement governance standards and contract management processes to enhance operational excellence.

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Strategic Vendor ContractingNegotiation StrategyContract Management PlatformsData-Driven AnalysisPeople Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Vendor ContractingSourcing StrategyRFP DevelopmentPerformance ManagementRisk AssessmentContract Template DevelopmentGovernance StandardsNegotiation ExecutionTotal Cost of Ownership EvaluationVendor Performance Tracking

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationInfluence Skills

Tools & Technologies

JaggaerCoupaSAP Ariba

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPNVQ

Industry Keywords

Vendor ManagementProcurementContract ManagementOperational ExcellenceSenior Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as WelbeHealth’s enterprise subject matter expert in vendor contracting
Advise functional and executive leaders on contract structure, risk, negotiation strategy, and business tradeoffs
Develop, standardize, implement, and refine contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, and governance standards
Lead strategic sourcing and vendor selection for complex, high-impact needs
Lead complex and high-value negotiations
Establish and maintain contracting operating procedures, governance standards, and service expectations
Monitor governance adoption and address organizational gaps
Use portfolio, performance, risk, and spend insights to recommend priorities and improvement opportunities
Set the approach for vendor performance management, including risk assessments, business reviews, escalation pathways, and joint improvement plans
Track vendor performance actions and outcomes to completion
Shape WelbeHealth’s vendor portfolio and strengthen strategic partnerships to support operational excellence, financial sustainability, and high-quality senior care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business management, logistics, or contract management preferred; CIP or NVQ certifications a plus
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in strategic vendor contracting, procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
Minimum of three (3) years of people leadership experience
Experience implementing and fostering adoption of contract management platforms such as Jaggaer, Coupa, or SAP Ariba
Executive-level communication and influence skills
Experience using data-driven analysis to guide decisions, assess vendor performance and risk, evaluate total cost of ownership, and communicate measurable business value
Experience owning complex end-to-end contracting and vendor initiatives, including sourcing strategy, RFP development, negotiation, execution, implementation, performance management, and renewal
Ability to travel to other WelbeHealth locations as needed
Proof of vaccination or a vaccine declination form required prior to employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
17 days of personal time off (PTO)
12 holidays observed annually
6 sick days
401K savings + match
Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
Additional benefits
Required infection control and PPE standards