Job Description:

Zurich North America is seeking a Managed Care, Claims Vendor Management Senior Specialist to join our team! This position offers the flexibility of a fully remote work environment and is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

About the Role

As a Senior Specialist in Managed Care and Claims Vendor Management, you will play a key role in administering contracts with large and complex external vendors in alignment with our Claims Vendor Management strategy. You will act as a liaison between vendors and Zurich, ensuring high-quality, competitively priced solutions that meet our business needs. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement in vendor performance and contribute to strategies aimed at optimizing service delivery and cost efficiency across our Claims organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and oversee contracts with complex external vendors.


• Ensure vendor performance aligns with company expectations and seek continuous improvement opportunities.


• Drive cost-effective, high-quality vendor solutions.


• Support the development and execution of strategies to optimize vendor services across the Claims organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of experience in Vendor Management
  
  OR


• High School Degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience in Vendor Management

• Experience managing external business relationships and performance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing external vendors and the contracting process


• Strong understanding of service level agreements and vendor compliance


• Familiarity with managed care vendors


• Proven experience managing projects or teams


• Strong problem-solving and resolution skills


• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities


• Proficiency in creating efficiencies and processes that drive cost savings


• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $83,700.00 - $137,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Remote Work (US)

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No



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