Vendor Manager, Business Consultant (Aetna Dental)

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary This role is responsible for the strategic management, evaluation, and oversight of vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, monitors vendor performance, and drives process improvements to maximize value from vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities

Include:

• Lead and execute the strategic vision for vendor management, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, service level agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration between internal stakeholders and vendors for complex deals and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and resolve process gaps, risks, and issues related to vendor relationships. Provide regular reporting and updates to leadership on vendor performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Support audits and compliance deliverables related to vendors
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance vendor management processes and outcomes.
• Facilitate JOC meetings on with health plan leadership, internal stakeholders and vendor representatives
• Provide support for additional projects as assigned, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Delivers advice to the organization regarding current business trends and best practices by preparing analyses for senior management, stakeholders, and clients.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ year healthcare vendor management experience (preferably benefit administrators)
• 5+ years of experience in government programs (Medicaid, Medicare)
• Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills
• Adept at collaboration and teamwork
• Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $54,300.00 - $119,340.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/30/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.