Program Manager, SPS Vendor Management - Remote

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Job Posting Title

Program Manager, SPS Vendor Management - Remote

Job Description

The Program Manager State Public Sector (SPS) Vendor Management role is responsible for leading the support of Prime’s State Public Sector (SPS) line of business and business owners, from within Prime’s Vendor Lifecycle Management (VLM) team. The Program Manager will be the primary VLM point of contact and liaison for the SPS organization and be responsible for understanding and fulfilling detailed client requirements and requests, developing and executing vendor program strategy in conjunction with business owners, managing all internal SPS-related projects pertaining to vendors, building out a program to meet vendor diversity requirements, providing reporting and analytics around the use of vendors, and other services deemed necessary to enable success.

Responsibilities

Deeply understand and document SPS client contractual requirements applicable to Prime suppliers and subcontractors

Serve as subject matter expert for VLM support of SPS line of business

Lead vendor-related responses to client RFPs, inquiries, attestations, etc.

Manage VLM team process and involvement in applicable client audits/assessments

Create and execute vendor strategy specific to SPS supplier optimization, in conjunction with SPS business leadership

Collaborate closely with entire VLM department to support contracting, risk, performance, etc. service offerings to SPS vendors

Manage major SPS vendor contracting projects, to maximize value and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership

Formulate and execute a holistic vendor spend reporting process pertaining to SPS vendors

Support the creation of a formal supplier diversity program, across SPS and the larger enterprise

Perform continuous supplier research, outreach, and development to assist in creating opportunities to grow the supplier diversity program

Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Health Care Administration, or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required

2 years of work experience in healthcare, PBM, state Medicaid plans, specialty pharmacy, or health care consulting

Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Additional Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being able to effectively communicate with senior leadership

Ability to build and manage programs

Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborate, and manage multiple tasks and priorities

Strong team player, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence without direct authority

Experience reviewing, understanding, and negotiating contracts, RFPs, etc.

Critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate issues and develop innovative solutions

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding or experience reporting out of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Experience creating or leading a supplier diversity program

Strong project management skills, experience, or PMP Certification

5 years of work experience in business operations, sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or project management

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field

Physical Demands

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear

Frequently required to reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch

Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Potential pay for this position ranges from $66,000.00 - $106,000.00 based on experience and skills.

To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.

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