SR Vendor Relations Specialist

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking several talented Sr Vendor Management Specialists to join our Vendor Relationship and Performance Management team in Newport Beach, CA or Charlotte, NC .

As a Sr Vendor Management Specialist II you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by managing the relationships and driving the performance delivery of our third parties. You will fill an existing] role that sits on a team of 15 people in the Corporate division.
How you’ll help move us forward:

• The Global Procurement Solutions- Vendor Management Team partners with Pacific Life’s strategic vendors who manage business processes across all business areas and locations.  These vendors include, but not limited to, Third Party Administrators, Platform Owners, Medical Vendors, e-application vendors, IT Support and Development and banking. 

• The Vendor Relations Specialist II builds and maintains strong relationships with our vendors, ensuring their performance aligns with service level agreements, and serving as a key point of contact for moderately complex vendor engagements while supporting VRS I, as needed.

• Contributes to enhancing our vendor partnerships and optimizing vendor performance through collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders.

The experience you bring:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience preferred

• 6-8 years experience in account or vendor management required

• Ability to analyze related data for completion of reporting, reconciliation, and problem solving

• Strong relationship management experience required

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel

• Prior experience with Purchase Orders and processing invoices is a plus

• Must be willing to learn, challenge the status quo, and ask for assistance when needed

What makes you stand out:

• Prior experience managing vendors/supplier relationships. Experience managing TPAs is a plus.

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You can be who you are.
People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.
Benefits start Day 1.
Your wellbeing is important. We’re committed to providing flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

$100,620 - $123,600

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.