Vendor Management Director
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Collaboration and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence others without authority
- Decisive yet collaborative leadership style
- Ability to build credibility, garner support and work effectively with internal stakeholders and lines of business
- Creative problem solving
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong analytic skills
- Client-service oriented
- A “working knowledge” of the technical skills relevant to the vendor management functional area, must be capable of making judgments regarding:
- Vendor Capabilities
- Financial Analysis
- Commercial & Contractual Terms
- Disputes relevant to performance
- Pricing Appropriateness
- Sourcing Language
- Reporting & Analytics
- Vendor Management Tools
- Data Security & Vendor Risk Management
- Ability to negotiate complex concepts to achieve desired outcomes
- Working knowledge of commercial terms and sourcing specific terms and conditions
- Able to lead negotiations in a direction which will provide the most value add
- Understands sourcing structures and pricing methodologies
- Provides training and coaching for major vendor management issues as required
Inclusion and Belonging
At IBX, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves, and all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. Celebrating and embracing diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.
About Our Company
Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.
At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Agency Disclaimer
All resumes submitted directly to an Independence Blue Cross employee from a vendor via email, the Internet or in any other form without a valid written search agreement in place for this position from the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies Human Resources Department will be deemed the sole property of Independence Blue Cross and the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies. Please note that no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Independence Blue Cross or the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies as a result of the referral or through means other than our established process.