Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A) is a nonprofit member association providing health and dental benefits to federal employees, retirees, and their families. The Director, Vendor Management Office Procurement leads the enterprise vendor lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, contracting, governance, performance management, renewals, and risk mitigation. The role also drives AI-enabled tools, automation, analytics, compliance, and procurement team development.
Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including sourcing, procurement, contracting, governance, performance management, and renewals
• Develop and execute enterprise vendor management and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations
• Oversee vendor governance programs, performance scorecards, service level agreements (SLAs), and risk management activities
• Drive vendor performance improvement initiatives and resolution of service, quality, or contractual issues
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support organizational goals
• Manage key supplier relationships and oversee complex commercial negotiations
• Leverage AI, automation, and analytics tools to improve vendor insight, procurement efficiency, and decision-making
• Evaluate emerging technologies, suppliers, and market trends to identify innovative solutions and business opportunities
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
• Maintain an understanding of applicable OPM requirements from a procurement perspective and implement sourcing, contracting, approval, documentation, and oversight processes that support compliance
• Support OPM audits, inquiries, and reviews by coordinating relevant procurement records, approvals, contracts, vendor documentation, and evidence of established compliance processes
• Lead and develop procurement and vendor management team members while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Skills
• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract management, or supplier governance
• 5+ years of experience leading procurement, sourcing, or vendor management teams
• Strong knowledge of procurement operations, vendor lifecycle management, contracting, negotiations, and third-party risk management
• Experience managing vendor performance through metrics, scorecards, SLAs, and governance processes
• Proficiency using AI-powered tools, automation platforms, analytics solutions, and procurement technologies to drive business results
• Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across business, technology, legal, compliance, and finance functions
• Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required
• Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms
• Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
• MBA or other advanced degree
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPCM, PMP, CIPS, or equivalent
• Experience in healthcare, health insurance, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience supporting federal contractors or government-regulated organizations
Benefits
• Incentive plan
• Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one
• 401(k) retirement plan: company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution
• Robust employee well-being program
• Paid Time Off
• Personal Community Enrichment Time
• Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D
• Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Remote opportunity
• Hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles
Company Overview
• G.E.H.A is one of the largest benefits providers offering medical and dental plans for federal employees, retirees and their dependents. It was founded in 1937, and is headquartered in Lees Summit, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://geha.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• GEHA Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.