Vendor Operations Management Consultant

Locations: Richmond, VA; Norfolk, VA; Roanoke, VA; Tampa, FL; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Mason, OH; and Indianapolis, IN

• 2103 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23230

• 5800 Northampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502

• 602 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011

• 5411 Sky Center Dr, Tampa FL 33607

• 740 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

• 4241 Irwin Simpson Rd, Mason, OH 45040

• 220 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

• 11430 NW 20th St., STE 300, Miami, FL 33172

Associates are required to live within a 50-mile radius and a 1-hour commute to one of our Elevance Health major office (PulsePoint) locations, preferably one of the PulsePoint locations listed above. Elevance Health supports a hybrid workplace model with PulsePoint sites used for collaboration, community, and connection.

In-Office Expectation: This position will take part in Elevance Health's hybrid workforce strategy which includes virtual work and 1-2 days physically in office per week.

The Vendor Operations Management Consultant is responsible for managing relationships with multiple vendors to ensure business goals are achieved for an enterprise function.

How You Will Make an Impact

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the day-to-day execution of vendor agreements to ensure compliance, monitor quality, and when necessary, develop corrective action plans.

• Reconciles vendor invoices.

• May participate in fact-based negotiations of agreements and/or participate or lead cross-functional teams to implement vendor services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS degree in business or related field required; 5 - 7 years of increasingly responsible professional level contract management/vendor management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Healthcare experience needed.

• Medicare knowledge strongly preferred.

• Ability to perform data analysis to identify trends and outliers.

• Project and Program management skills.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Effectiveness within highly matrixed organization.

• Possess a keen eye for detail and a commitment to precision of their work.

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.

Who We Are

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.

How We Work

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.