Director, Vendor Integration at Medica

DescriptionMedica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.The Director, Vendor Integration will lead the integration of vendors following the acquisition of certain contracts and assets of Ucare, ensuring alignment with Medica's Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement (ES&P) framework. This role will drive vendor consolidation, compliance, risk mitigation, and performance optimization through structured processes, governance, and category management principles.This role will involve close collaboration across the Enterprise Sourcing & Vendor Management Team, along with various departments such as IT, finance, and operations, at both Medica and UCare to ensure alignment with business objectives and member experience. Performs other duties as assigned.Key AccountabilitiesIntegration Strategy & Governance Develop and execute vendor integration plans consistent with Medica's sourcing governance pillars and continuity of coverage for UCare membersValidate vendor overlap and drive consolidation opportunities to reduce duplicative spend and strengthen performanceEnsure integration drives toward Medica's objectives for cost control, risk mitigation, and quality deliveryOversee vendor onboarding, data migration, and alignment of objectives for vendors Medica will retain, ensuring continuity of servicesMonitor contractual service level agreements to ensure that vendors meet ongoing business needs; address performance issues with vendors and arrange for resolution and restitutionImplement and report on KPIs aligned with ES&P success metrics and provide executive updates on integration progress. Maintain transparency into vendor performance and renewal timelinesTransition Services Agreement (TSA) ManagementOversee and serve as the primary accountable owner for Transition Services Agreement (TSA) execution during post-acquisition transitionMonitor compliance with SLAs, performance guarantees, and cost structures outlined in TSA exhibitsCoordinate with Finance to validate TSA invoices, timelines, and billing accuracyFacilitate communication between vendors, business owners, and transition workgroups to resolve TSA-related issues promptlyProvide oversight reporting on TSA milestones, vendor performance, and risk mitigation during the transition periodCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Legal, Finance, IT, and Category and Contract Managers to harmonize contracts and ensure compliance with Medica's Enterprise Procurement PolicyFacilitate knowledge transfer and change management across impacted business units. Clearly and timely communicate risks and issues to LeadershipDevelop and define processes to ensure effectiveness of integration strategies and drive continuous improvementRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience in related field. Advanced degree preferred10 years of experience beyond degree in procurement, vendor management, sourcing, operations, M&A, or related experience required, with experience in post-merger integration strongly preferredSkills and AbilitiesStrong analytical and project management skills; familiarity with procurement technology platformsSystems Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Problem SolvingClear Communicator and CollaboratorCourageous in Presenting Data and Facts, presenting Information for DecisionOrganized and able to manage multiple competing prioritiesAbility to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levelsThis position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite at our Minnetonka, MN office, on average, 3 days per week. The full salary grade for this position is $127,800 - $219,000. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $127,800 - $191,625. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for incentive plan compensation in addition to base salary. Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.