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Salary: USD 85,500 - 104,000 / annual
Strive Health is transforming chronic disease management by identifying risk earlier, coordinating thoughtful care, and supporting patients through their health journey. The company reduces emergency visits, improves outcomes, and helps patients live fuller lives.
As Manager of Vendor Management, you will own end-to-end vendor relationships—from sourcing and selection through contracting, day-to-day management, and renewal or termination decisions. You will lead the execution of vendor management strategy and implement process improvements that lower costs and increase workflow effectiveness. This role reports to the Director of Implementation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identify, research, source, and select the best available vendors; negotiate contracts balancing cost, quality, and risk
- Set performance standards for vendors and hold them accountable
- Manage ongoing operational relationships across vendor partners
- Drive renewal and termination decisions supported by data-backed recommendations
- Serve as primary point of contact internally and externally for operational vendors (user setup, invoice management, technical troubleshooting)
- Implement vendor management process improvements and track metrics
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor solutions meet organizational needs
- Maintain vendor documentation and contract compliance
Required competencies:
- Demonstrates strategic thinking and business acumen
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
- Holds self and others accountable for high-quality, timely results
- Operates with integrity and discretion regarding sensitive information
- Strong organizational skills; ability to balance short-term requests with long-term priorities
- Proactive problem-solving and attention to detail
The role offers hybrid flexibility (work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at office, clinic, or patient home visits). Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; performance-based bonus; paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick time, and paid leave for life events; family forming services through Maven Maternity; mental health support; and annual professional development stipend.
