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 The Senior Vendor Management Professional works as liaison between vendors and organization. The Senior Vendor Management Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

The Senior Vendor Management Professional works as liaison between vendors and the organization. The role will work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. 

Position Responsibilities  

Reviews and negotiates terms of vendor contracts and communicates with vendors regarding day-to-day matters. Oversee ad hoc contracting/re-contracting campaigns for new or expanded servicesBuilds and maintains positive relationship with vendors and monitors vendor performance. Researches invoice and contractual issues and resolve discrepancies. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and performs work without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Monitor performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure compliance with contractual commitments and requirements. Partner with health plan leadership to improve KPI performance and ensure contractual compliance.Participates in operating meetings for key provider relationships to facilitate strategic initiatives and improved performanceWorks collaboratively with Chief Operating Officer, Provider Services Director, health plan finance, and clinical and quality teams to achieve strategic goals and priorities
Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience of 6 years in the industry6 + years Progressive operational experience. 6 years' experience managing/negotiating multiple vendor contract relationshipsLeadership experience over a large metric-intensive operational unit. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Strong verbal and written communication skills., to include presenting to Senior leadersStrong facilitation skills. Must be available to travel to the Market office for meetings as needed for the business

Preferred Qualifications 

Master's degree. Certification with Six Sigma and/or the Project Management Institute. Prior experience in a healthcare or insurance setting. Knowledge of Medicaid. 

Additional Information

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is required.Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Social Security Number Statement

Humana value's personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

Interview Format  

As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by Hire Vue, a third-party vendor.  This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.

If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive an email and Text correspondence inviting you to participate in a SMS Text Messaging interview. (please be sure to check your spam or junk folders often to ensure communication isn’t missed)

In the SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone to answer the questions provided.  Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$78,400 - $107,800 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 07-14-2025
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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