<p>MMM Holdings, LLC is a company that provides Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans in Puerto Rico. Currently, MMM Holdings, LLC operates in Puerto Rico under Elevance Health, Inc. a leading health company dedicated to improving the quality of life of communities in the United States. Through its affiliated companies, they serve more than 118 million people.</p> <p>Strategic Vendor Manager</p> <p>Location: This position will work a hybrid model (1-2 days/week onsite in office). When reporting to the office, the location will be on MMM Chardon Building located on PR-SAN JUAN, EDIFICIO TORRE CHARDON AVE. CHARDON 350 SUITE 500. Travel to additional office locations may be required.</p> <p>Schedule: This position will work a first shift within operational hours from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Additional hours or days may be required based on operational needs.</p> <p>The Strategic Vendor Manager is responsible for managing the overall vendor performance per contractual service level agreements (SLA) and ensures vendor conformity to enterprise standards, operational processes and management guidelines to ensure business goals are achieved for an enterprise function. Acts as single point of accountability for internal and external business partners.</p> <p>How You Will Make an Impact</p> <p>Primary duties to include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Defines and oversees the execution of complex vendor management and implementation strategy for a defined set of vendors. </li><li>Proactively develops effective business relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and key decision makers in order to meet or exceed expectations. </li><li>Responsible for the development and ongoing management of one or more implementation programs that are multi-state, multi-function and multi-year in scope. </li><li>Directs the development, planning, prioritization, approval, implementation and compliance of on-going vendor programs. </li><li>Establishes program governance when needed to assure response to issue escalation; develops program budget and ensures program meets its stated objectives. </li><li>Provides subject matter expertise in response to strategic business issues; researches applicable subject matter practices; and remains aware of industry trends. </li><li>Drives continuous improvement activities and implementations across functional areas. </li><li>Recommends and implements vendor parameters regarding vendor production and quality in support of business objectives, </li><li>Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Requires a BA/BS degree in business or a related field; 5-7 years of process improvement, inventory management, contract management, vendor management, project management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:</p> <ul> <li>Bilingual ( English and Spanish) both written and conversational is strongly preferred. </li><li>Previous experience in a vendor management role managing IT suppliers and/or Clinical Services strongly preferred. </li><li>Effective Communication and presentation skills at different organizational levels preferred. </li></ul> <p>Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.</p> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.</p> <p>How We Work</p> <p>At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.</p> <p>We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.</p> <p>Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.</p> <p>The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.</p> <p>Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.</p> <p>Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.</p>