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Claritev · 1 day ago

Manager, Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $125K/yr

6+ years exp

Claritev is a company focused on developing and maintaining efficient IT vendor relationships. The role involves leading sourcing initiatives, managing vendor lifecycle, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and performance of vendors.

BillingHealth CarePayments

Responsibilities

Lead Complex, enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations

Conduct market research and maintain a working knowledge of current business trends including industry changes, cost drivers, pricing, market conditions, and economic indicators in order to identify new and/or alternate sources of supply, as needed

Conduct ongoing benchmark reviews and perform complex financial analysis, projections and evaluations of vendor proposals for existing and new contracts

Influence and drive collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders for the development and execution of enterprise sourcing strategies to identify cost savings opportunities and facilitate strong partnerships between MulitPlan and its strategic vendors

Research and qualify potential new vendors that have the ability to support organizational needs. Assess vendor's products and services. Negotiate pricing and contract terms

Responsible for vendor lifecycle management, cultivating and maintaining new and existing relationships between the organization, business owners and vendors. Establish standards to assess the performance of approved vendors

Review processes and procedures and support ongoing vendor lifecycle enhancement projects. Evaluate current vendor management processes and identify ways to improve them

Develop and ensure proper agreements (Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, etc) are in place with vendors that adhere to internal, client and regulatory standards

Develop and issue Request for Information (RFI) and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) to tie current company priorities to potential vendors. Ensure that:

Vendor is a viable, reliable business partner via a thorough due diligence process

Vendors are compliant in meeting the terms of the contract, and that remedies are in place for vendor non-compliance to the terms of contract

Processes are in place to effectively measure vendor performance against contract

Develop vendor metrics and monthly status reports; review, track, monitor and report on vendor results; identify, track and resolve issues by proposing viable solutions

Establish and manage vendor project meetings, internal stakeholder surveys, business reviews to gauge vendor performance. Identify and resolve any issues and concerns as necessary. Prepare an issue escalation process to quickly and effectively address vendor performance issues

Establish and cultivate strong working relationships with all vendors and stakeholders to ensure that vendors are meeting contract provisions and providing cost effective solutions

Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments

Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and requirements

Ensure compliance to MultiPlan security provisions

Demonstrate commitment to the Company's core values

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

Qualification

Category managementVendor lifecycle managementContract negotiationFinancial analysisProject Management CertificationSAP AribaAnalytic skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsProblem solving

Required

Minimum High School Diploma and 6 years of related experience; advanced degree in a related field is strongly preferred

Experience in Information Technology, Healthcare Services, Managed Care or Health Insurance preferred

Category management experience in Information Technology categories of Hardware, Software, SaaS, Cloud, Telecom, Network, and Infrastructure

Experience with vendor lifecycle management and knowledge of vendor contracting and management principles

Experience writing and/or supporting Requests for Information/Requests for Proposals, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and Service Contracts

Experience interpreting, evaluating, negotiating, and terminating complex IT contracts in a professional manner

Experience performance-managing a remote vendor workforce desired

Communication (oral, written and listening), project management, analytic, organization, interpersonal, collaborative, prioritization, multi-tasking, planning, negotiation, change management, technology, and financial acumen skills

Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employee, both internal and external

Ability to work independently as well as be a team player who takes a collaborative approach

Ability to facilitate teams and relationships to satisfy needs and identify improvements

Ability to demonstrate commitment to excellent customer service and follow-through

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects including continuous evaluation and re-ordering of priorities as business needs dictate

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal stakeholders and vendors

Ability to be flexible and creative in problem solving, conflict resolution, and identifying process improvements

Ability to use software and peripherals related to job responsibilities, including MS Office

Ability to adhere to corporate work ethic standards

Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

Individual in this position must be able to work in a standard office environment which requires sitting and viewing monitor(s) for extended periods, operating standard office equipment such as, but not limited to, a keyboard, copier and telephone

Preferred

SAP Ariba experience is preferred

Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductible & copay

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) + match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Generous Paid Time Off - accrued based on years of service

10 paid company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Sick time benefits - for eligible employees, one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year, unless the laws of the state in which the employee is located provide for more generous sick time benefits

Company

Claritev

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Claritev is an independent and public healthcare technology, data and insights company making healthcare more transparent, fair and affordable for all.

Founded in 1980

Mclean, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees