Position Title:

Procurement - Lead Vendor Management - CO - BF - 37407-54672 - JR183402

Job Family:

PUR > Vendor Relations

Shift:

Job Title

Lead Vendor Management

Requirement Type

Full-Time Employee

Job Location

Hyderabad/Bangalore/Gurugram

Requirement Level

Lead

Hiring Manager

Associate Director

Primary Skill

Procurement

Business

Strategic Vendor Management IT

Skill Category

Generic

ABOUT ELEVANCE HEALTH

Elevance Health is a leading health company in America dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. It is the largest managed health care company in the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association serving more than 46 million lives across 14 states.

A regular in the Fortune 500 list, Elevance ranked 20 in 2025. Gail Boudreaux , President and CEO of Elevance has been a consistent name in the Fortune list of most powerful women and currently holds 53rd rank on this list.

OUR MISSION & VALUES

Our Mission: Improving Lives and Communities. Simplifying Healthcare. Expecting More.
Our Values: Leadership | Community | Integrity | Agility | Diversity

JOB POSITION

- Carelon Global Solutions India is seeking for a Lead Vendor Management who 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

- Defines and oversees the execution of complex vendor management and implementation strategy for a defined set of vendors.
- Manages the execution of vendor agreements to ensure compliance, monitor quality, and develop corrective action plans.
- Proactively develops effective business relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and key decision makers to meet or exceed expectations.




- Responsible for the development and ongoing management of one or more implementation programs that are multi-state, multi-function, and multi-year in scope.
- Directs the development, planning, prioritization, approval, implementation, and compliance of on-going vendor programs.
- Establishes program governance when needed to assure response to issue escalation; ensures program meets its stated objectives.
- Provides subject matter expertise in response to strategic business issues; research applicable subject matter practices; and remains aware of industry trends.
- Drives continuous improvement activities and implementations across functional areas.
- Recommends and implements vendor parameters regarding vendor production and quality in support of business objectives.

QUALIFICATION

- Bachelors degree in business, technology, or a related field or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

EXPERIENCE

- 4-9 years of Process improvement, contract management, vendor management, project management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Possesses demonstrated experience working with Clinical Sourcing especially Rx and Contract management, Vendor Management for categories including Pharmacy and Clinical. Comfortable in speaking with and negotiating directly with vendor sales teams on behalf of Elevance (where applicable).

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

- Assists in Vendor Management and Sourcing team to meet the contractual requirements.
- By establishing regular contract administrative activities,



improve supplier performance and mitigate the risk.
- Assists in establishing contract management objectives and annual goals. Identifies, investigates, and resolves contractual/service deliverables issues, and provides oversight and assistance with procedure guidelines.
- Resolves rebuttal issues, provides ongoing feedback to the respective teams regarding the performance of the suppliers.

THE CARELON PROMISE

Aligning with our brand belief of limitless minds are our biggest asset , we offer a world of limitless opportunities to our associates.

It is our robust belief that one is committed to a role when it is not just what the role entails, but also what lies in its periphery that completes the value circle for an associate.

This world of limitless opportunities thrives in an environment that fosters growth and well-being, and gives you purpose and the feeling of belonging.

LIFE @ CARELON

- Extensive focus on learning and development
- An inspiring culture built on innovation, creativity, and freedom.
- Holistic well-being
- Comprehensive range of rewards and recognitions
- Competitive health and medical insurance coverage
- Best-in-class amenities and workspaces
- Policies designed with associates at the center.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Reasonable Accommodation

Our inclusive culture empowers Carelon to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, but we also celebrate the diverse ways we work.

If you have a disability and need accommodation such as an interpreter or a different interview format, please ask for the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Disclaimer: Offered designation titles differ

Job Type:

Full time

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