East Coast Candidates Preferred
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Vendor Manager|Vendor Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong analytical, financial, and project management skills who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You’ll play a key role in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
Job Title: Vendor Manager / Vendor Analyst
Location: Remote - East Coast Candidates Preferred
Employment Type: Contract|40 Hour Work Week
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage IT vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality services/products within budget.
- Analyze vendor performance and develop improvement strategies.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements in collaboration with business stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively throughout the negotiation process and troubleshoot contract-related issues.
- Facilitate vendor audits and compliance reviews.
- Oversee vendor onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Coordinate execution and tracking of agreements and vendor requests.
- Perform vendor screenings and vetting for new and existing vendors.
- Investigate and escalate adverse findings during onboarding and monitoring.
- Support resolution of escalated supplier issues, risk assessments, and decommissioning.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders on vendor operations, policies, and reporting.
- Research and apply best practices in vendor risk management and healthcare supply chain.
- Collaborate professionally with internal and external teams.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and relationship building.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
- Solid understanding of accounting and finance processes.
- Project management experience; PMP certification is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable presenting to stakeholders and leadership.
- Experience in healthcare or IT vendor environments preferred.
Personality Fit:
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
- Collaborative and confident in cross-functional settings.
Pay Rate: Hourly
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nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@nextSource.com.
What nextSource Provides:
- Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
- Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
- 401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
- Discount Program
*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.