Job Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Generally, the occupational knowledge and specific technical and professional skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of this job):

• Setting the strategic direction, mission and vision of the Core Operations vendor Management office. 
• Collaborate with Core Operations functional leaders to develop criteria and best practices for vendor selection.
• Participates in the negotiation process of service level agreements, ensures that contractual obligations are achieved, and initiates contract changes when required. 
• Provide assistance to procurement teams to optimize the cost-effectiveness of negotiations and ensure compliance of negotiated agreements relating to Core Operations services and products.
• Expert in analyzing requirements for clarity and ensuring minimization of change requests.
• Deep understanding of Core Operations deliverables and technologies.
• Manage the maintenance/enhancement of tools for use in Core Operations vendor management, including vendor tracking, analytics and vendor performance management. 
• Manage Vendor contracts, Oversees licensing.
• Assist in resolving day-to-day issues when necessary.
• Analyzes spend data and audits vendor work when necessary. Serve as a liaison between stakeholder, vendors and Core Operations leadership. 
• Manage Core Operations vendor relationships as the key point of contact between specified vendors and the business. 
• Serve as a point of escalation for vendor issues and disputes, and drive those issues to resolution. 
• Develop, implement and manage reporting of metrics and Service Level Agreements that effectively measure team and vendor performance in line with the needs of the business. 
• Responsible for optimizing vendor relationships through contract management, financial and quantitative analyses and relationship management, effectively creating mutually beneficial opportunities.  
• Manage the collection, consolidation and communication of reporting and data on Core Operations vendor contracts, performance, risk and relationships to key stakeholders and vendors.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: 

Graduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• 7+ years of experience in Healthcare, Requirements Analysis, Estimation, Vendor Management, Contract Terms and Conditions.
• Prior contract management experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

10+ years of IT Contract negotiation and review

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Working environment is generally favorable and lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. Must have the ability to sit for long periods.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

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