Avance Care is committed to elevating the standard of healthcare. As one of the largest networks of independent primary care practices in North Carolina, we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care that supports the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our patients.

Avance Care is seeking an experienced Vendor Relationship Manager to lead and oversee vendor and service provider relationships across our organization. This role is critical to ensuring a seamless purchasing process that meets our operational needs while optimizing cost, quality, and service delivery. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, experience negotiating vendor contracts, and a strategic mindset to support the long-term goals of the organization.

Selected Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple vendor relationships, including medical services and supplies, office supplies, non-clinical support, and third-party providers.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to ensure favorable terms aligned with business needs.
• Source new vendors, define expectations, and oversee implementation of services.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and hold vendors accountable.
• Collaborate with purchasing managers to troubleshoot issues and manage special orders.
• Provide monthly reports on purchasing patterns and spend analysis using data analytics tools.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain and manage user access to third-party vendor platforms.
• Communicate recommendations and decision-making insights to leadership.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to align vendor strategies with departmental goals.

Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of healthcare supply chain or financial analysis experience required.

Other Priorities:

• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy in data analysis and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analytics
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and improving processes.
• Capability to foster partnerships and work collaboratively across teams in a professional manner.
• Problem-solving mindset with a track record of innovation and process improvement.
• Proven negotiation and vendor management skills.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain management and vendor relations, apply today to join our growing team!

Avance Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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