Vendor and Contract Management Specialist

Remote Vendor and Contract Management Specialist - Open to Nationwide Applicants

Salary Range: 120,000- 137,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Overview

Are you passionate about managing cost effective vendor programs and driving high-quality contracts? Do you excel at building strong partnerships and ensuring vendor performance meets company expectations? If so, Sedgwick Government Solutions is looking for a Vendor and Contract Management Specialist like you!

The Vendor and Contract Management Specialist is responsible for supporting Sedgwick Government Solutions in the recruiting, contracting, implementation, process improvement, and optimization of vendor management programs across a portfolio of managed care solutions. This role will collaborate with strategic vendor partners to achieve key performance measures and customer satisfaction. Additionally, this position will serve as a liaison between vendors and Sedgwick Government Solutions business units to ensure high-quality, competently priced solutions that meet our business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive cost-effective, high-quality vendor solutions.
• Draft and review contractual agreements between companies and suppliers of products or services.
• Coordinate draft language with legal, finance, and other stakeholders.
• Administer and oversee contracts with complex external vendors.
• Ensure vendor performance aligns with company expectations and seek continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and execution of strategies to optimize vendor services across the organization.
• Monitor, analyze, and trend vendor program data to assist in the development, implementation, and driving of key initiatives
• Serve as the liaison to vendors to communicate issues and coordinate for issue resolution, as needed
• Manage day-to-day issues with ancillary vendor program, interfacing with vendors and internal staff
• Keep current with market trends and demands
• Create strong and effective internal partnerships and collaborate across internal business units
• Use verbal, written, and active listening skills - effectively communicate in a professional productive manner with the team, co-workers, partners, and clients. Take ownership of personal actions and outcomes; encourage and empower team members to do the same.
• Is an effective team member; supports the team by pitching in at any level and effectively working across the organization to meet the needs of the business unit
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited College or University in a related field
• Minimum 3+ years of related experience; managing projects and/or vendor relationships
• Minimum 3+ years of managed care experience preferred
• Federal/Government contracting experience preferred
• Functional knowledge and experience with Workers' Compensation services are preferred but not required
• Experience managing external vendors and the contracting process
• Strong understanding of service-level agreements and vendor compliance
• Familiarity with managed care vendors
• Attention to detail, timetables, and commitment to completing tasks
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and computer savvy
• Must be well organized, efficient, and able to work independently and within a team
• Responsible for having reliable High-Speed Cable or Fiber Optic Internet service and Internet Router in established home office
• Must have Excellent Communication Skills via Phone, E-Mail, Text, Verbal, Documentation Skills, ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate, and constructive written reports
• U.S. Citizenship
• Prior to training candidates must be able to pass a preliminary credit and background check
• The ability to obtain and maintain public trust federal security clearance(s)
• Ability to travel up to 10%

For a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick Government Solution's talented team. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Our clients depend on our talented colleagues to take care of their most valuable assets-their employees, and their customers. At Sedgwick Government Solutions, caring counts. Join our team of creative and caring people of all backgrounds and help us make a difference in the lives of others.

Sedgwick Government Solutions provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of a specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is ($120,000 - $137,000). A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume, and complete the application.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Important Information

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a financial and criminal background check and obtain and maintain confidential-level security clearance upon hire. We participate in the United States Federal Government E-Verify program to confirm the employment authorization of the employee upon hire.

Search Firm Representatives

Please be advised that Sedgwick Government Solutions (Government Solutions) is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to Government Solutions. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Government Solutions without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of Government Solutions and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by Government Solutions.

Government Solutions strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact Government Solutions regarding accommodations.

Sedgwick Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws as appropriate, or upon the protected status of the person's relatives, friends or associates.

Sedgwick Government Solutions abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Sedgwick Government Solutions abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

About Sedgwick

Sedgwick Government Solutions is a fully owned subsidiary of Sedgwick. Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event or something unexpected happens. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to clients' specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of more than 27,000 colleagues across 65 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact the bottom line. www.sedgwick.com Privacy | Sedgwick Terms and Conditions | Sedgwick

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