Manager, Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

at MultiPlan in Naperville, Illinois, United States Job Description At Claritev, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic team of innovative professionals. Our purpose is simple

• we strive to bend the cost curve in healthcare for all. Our dedication to service excellence extends to all our stakeholders
• internal and external
• driving us to consistently exceed expectations.

We are intentionally bold, we foster innovation, we nurture accountability, we champion diversity and empower each other to illuminate our collective potential. Be part of our amazing transformational journey as we optimize the opportunity towards becoming a leading technology, data, and innovation voice in healthcare. Onward and Upward!!!

JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for collaborating with Business Owners, Technology Teams, Finance and Legal departments in the development and ongoing assessment of IT vendor relationships. This role will develop, implement, and maintain appropriate processes and procedures to ensure efficient oversight of the Company's IT vendors and vendor lifecycle.

JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead Complex, enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations. 2. 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. 3. Conduct ongoing benchmark reviews and perform complex financial analysis, projections and evaluations of vendor proposals for existing and new contracts 4. 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 Claritev and its strategic vendors. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Review processes and procedures and support ongoing vendor lifecycle enhancement projects. Evaluate current vendor management processes and identify ways to improve them 8. 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. 9. Develop and issue Request for Information (RFI) and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) to tie current company priorities to potential vendors.

Ensure that:

o vendor is a viable, reliable business partner via a thorough due diligence process. o 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 o processes are in place to effectively measure vendor performance against contract 10. Develop vendor metrics and monthly status reports; review, track, monitor and report on vendor results; identify, track and resolve issues by proposing viable solutions. 11. 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. 12. Establish and cultivate strong working relationships with all vendors and stakeholders to ensure that vendors are meeting contract provisions and providing cost effective solutions. 13. Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments. 14. Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and requirements. 15. Ensure compliance to Claritev security provisions. 16. Demonstrate commitment to the Company's core values. 17. 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.

JOB SCOPE

This role is considered to be an established and experienced professional who knows and actively applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures. This role works under minimal supervision and is a self-directed and results oriented manager. The incumbent will rely upon an expert understanding of... For full info follow application link. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Company will provide equal consideration to all employees and job candidates without regard to sex, age, race, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account