Manager, Vendor Management Denver

At Strive Health, patients come first. We’re on a mission to transform chronic conditions by identifying risk earlier, coordinating thoughtful care, and supporting people through every stage of their health journey.

Our work reduces emergency visits, improves outcomes, and helps patients live fuller lives. You’ll work alongside passionate Strivers who care deeply about making an impact, show up for one another as One Team, and find ways to elevate the everyday.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your contributions truly matter, you’ll feel right at home at Strive!

• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birth giving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend.

What You'll Do

As a Vendor Manager at Strive Health, you will own the relationships between Strive and its vendors and partners, from sourcing and selection through contracting, day-to-day management, and renewal or termination decisions. You will also lead the execution of our vendor management strategy and implement process improvements that lower costs and make workflows more effective. This individual would report to the Director of Implementation.

The Day to Day

• Identify, research, source and select the best available vendors, negotiate contracts that balance cost, quality, and risk.
• Set performance standards for vendors and hold them accountable to those standards.
• Drive renewal and termination decisions supported by clear, data-backed recommendations.
• Act as main point of contact internally and externally for operational vendors to set up new users, ensure invoice accuracy, and escalat issues.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations to establish operational standards, ensure compliance, and streamline vendor selection, approval, and onboarding.
• Execute vendor management strategy and implement continuous process improvements that lower costs and optimize workflows.
• Meetin person with internal and/or external stakeholders to facilitate team and business priorities/opportunities. Business travel may be required for opportunities to connect with stakeholders, serve patients, and attend Strive-sponsored team events.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 5+ years of experience in operational vendor management (or a combination of related education, experience, and certification).
• Proven track record in new vendor contracting, implementation, and relationship ownership.
• Background in cost reduction strategies and operational efficiency improvements.
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