Vendor and Procurement Management Manager - Hybrid / Remote

Company: Lumeris
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

In order to apply for a position at Lumeris, you must create an account using your email address and a password of your choosing. This account will allow you to receive notifications each step of the way through the job application process. With these updates, youll never have to wonder where you are in the process. Additionally, we can easily send pertinent documents to you for your review. Once you create the account, you may apply to any position you feel is a good fit without having to re-enter information. Thank you for your interest in Lumeris.Position:Vendor and Procurement Management Manager - Hybrid / RemotePosition Summary:Responsible for guiding the sourcing, contracting, and vendor management process for various spend categories within technology, operations, and clinical areas. Also responsible for the identification of new savings opportunities through strategic sourcing activities, vendor contract negotiations, and performance management of vendors.Job Description:Primary Responsibilities

• Partners in strategic sourcing, contract negotiating, and vendor management activities to impact cost competitiveness and quality improvements.
• Facilitates corporate vendor risk management process for vendors, including coordination of information security assessments and business continuity reviews.
• Ensures consolidation of vendor base where such efforts would yield greatest benefit for Lumeris, delivering YOY cost savings while encouraging vendors to provide innovative solutions.
• Advises business owners and other stakeholders on identifying business and vendor needs while fostering strategic supplier relationships that increase performance, reduce cost, and reduce risk.
• Partners cross-functionally to support vendor related identification and reporting requirements.
• Guides reporting, tracking, trend analysis and data standards for the Vendor Management Program.Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent
  • 5+ years experience in sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
  • Demonstrated experience with reviewing spend, identifying and implementing process improvement/savings opportunities, and measuring ongoing vendor performance against contracts or other metrics
  • Strong ability to think critically and strategically in relation to contracting and potential impacts to the business
  • Proven ability to develop effective relationships and work with team members at all levels, including executive managementPreferred:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
    • Certified Purchasing Manager designation
    • Working knowledge of business law / legal contracts
    • Sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation experience in the healthcare industryWorking Conditions
      • While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in normal office working conditions.Disclaimer
        • The job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The physical activities, demands and working conditions represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.#LI-REMOTELumeris is an EEO/AA employer M/F/V/D.The hiring range for this position is:$82,500.00-$111,000.00Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay rate include your specific skills, experience, qualifications, location, and comparison to other employees already in this role. This role may also be eligible for incentive compensation. At Lumeris, we are committed to providing a total rewards package that supports your overall well-being. Our benefits include medical, vision, dental, well-being programs, 401(k) with company matching, life insurance, paid time off including paid leave, and so much more. Learn more by visiting our Careers Page (https://www.lumeris.com/healthcare-consulting-careers/) .Member Facing Position:No- Not Member Facing PositionLocation:St. Louis, MOTime Type:Full timeLumeris and its partners are committed to protecting our high-risk members & prospects when conducting business in-person. All personnel who interact with at-risk members or prospects are required to have completed, at a minimum, the initial series of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. If this role has been identified as member-facing, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment.Join Our Growing Team!Lumeris is a value-based care managed services operator for health systems and providers seeking extraordinary clinical and financial outcomes. Lumeris aligns providers and payers across populations with technologies, processes, behaviors and information to achieve high-quality, cost-effective care with satisfied consumers and engaged physicians.Lumeris with Essence Healthcare, its inaugural client and learning laboratory with more than 60,000 Medicare members in Missouri and Illinois, has averaged a CMS rating of 4.5 Stars for the last ten years and produced the highest consumer and physician satisfaction scores in the industry along with significantly better clinical outcomes and lower costs. For more information, go to www.lumeris.com.Why Join Lumeris?At Lumeris, you will be part of team that is focused on solving the nations healthcare problem, and you will be able to contribute to our purpose. Our environment is fast-paced, change-oriented and focused on growth and employee engagement. At Lumeris, we know that talent is best utilized when given the opportunity to succeed. That is why we have removed the boundaries that inhibit success and focus on fostering an environment that allows employees to utilize their talents.

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