Univera Healthcare

Vendor Manager I/II

Rochester, New York, United States of America · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 48 days ago

Data AnalysisProject ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainVendor ManagementProcurementERPLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft Office

About the role

Job Description: Summary: The Vendor Manager (VM) is responsible for strategically managing vendor portfolios and vendor relationships which may vary in complexity, risk, size, and spend, etc.
Facilitates upfront early engagement and initial planning with business units for ongoing renewals and new agreements.
Complies and understands corporate privacy policies and procedures that impacts member demographic information and internal stakeholders.

Manages highly complex vendor portfolios and vendor relationships for large size business units / vendor portfolios with very high risk.
Champions Supplier Diversity initiatives internally and externally and influences others to drive greater supplier diversity spend.
Proactively seeks out and drives continuous improvement in vendor management practices, processes, and policies, as well as departmental initiatives.

All Levels: Two (2) or more years of experience with vendors in the areas of sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and vendor governance.

Two (2) or more years of experience with vendors in the areas of sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and vendor governance.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, IT, or related field preferred.
Working knowledge of procurement modules of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool.
Previous experience driving and leading negotiations for low to medium complexity agreements.
Experience executing competitive bids and negotiations with a track record of delivering cost efficiencies and value.
Basic skills in Microsoft Office programs.

Serves as a consultant on matters pertaining to budget development, procurement and vendor management.
Assists in coaching and mentoring Level I Vendor Managers and Vendor Analysts.

Manages vendor portfolios and vendor relationships for small size business units / vendor portfolios with low complexity and risk.
Owns all aspects of the vendor relationship for designated business area to ensure vendor performance meets contractual obligations and business partner expectations.
Performs monthly reviews with business unit regarding vendor current activity and future plans and requirements for new vendor activity; share industry vendor insight on cost drivers, negotiation levers, competitors, and industry trends.
Provides required vendor management support for business unit ongoing operational activities and projects.
Annually updates and formally reviews a business unit's vendor portfolio summary report covering overall portfolio vendor activity volumes, financials, dates, plans, issues, risks, opportunities, trending and industry insight.
Facilitates upfront early engagement and initial planning with business units for ongoing renewals and new agreements.

Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.

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