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Vendor Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making sponsorship a multi-step process that leads to permanent residency.
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The Vendor Partner Specialist is the principal contact for all vendor-related interdepartmental collaborations and is responsible for the relationship and management of business services being performed by external vendors (including off-shore). Management of these services will include, but not be limited to, service level agreement (SLA) adherence, production responsiveness, quality auditing, regulatory education and workflow prioritization. The Vendor Partner Specialist will also be responsible for working directly with the Vendor Teams to make decisions ensuring deliverables are met and reported to Management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Analyze, manage and delegate daily workflow to and from external vendors to ensure proper execution of tasks and meeting of SLAs are accurate.
- Analyze and ensure vendor accuracy by reviewing and consolidating work product to identify trends and gaps.
- Communicate regularly with department leaders, subject matter experts, and quality teams regarding processes, system issues, quality scores, and opportunities to increase performance and/or quality metrics impacting workflow and membership.
- Ensure adherence of regulatory and compliance mandates.
- Work with Information Technology to define and ensure business requirements are clearly understood and solutions achieved.
- Administer daily oversight and resolution of issues affecting vendor user system access.
- Work with information technology to assist in the onboarding of newly hired vendors.
- Trend and respond to all daily inquiries.
- Function as liaison between department leaders and vendors in relaying information around business processes, workflow, projects, process improvement, etc.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assigned and completed vendor work, with daily summary reporting to Management.
- Coordinate training with all the appropriate parties.
- Maintain ongoing communication to ensure Operations Training, Quality Assurance and vendors are updated and aligned on all departmental changes.
- Identify new opportunities for vendor engagement.
- Recommend changes, updates and workflow process enhancements for continuous improvement and streamlining.
- Assist with special projects and other duties based on business need.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Work experience in analysis and vendor relationship management.
- Experience analyzing business requirements.
- Experience with MS Office Suite.
- Experience in metric creation and reporting.
- Experience meeting strict deadlines.
- GED or High School diploma from an accredited institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Healthcare industry experience (i.e. managed care organization, commercial health insurance plans, hospital, etc.).
- Insurance enrollment and billing experience.
- An understanding of performance management, interpreting measurements, and dissemination of information to department leadership or vendor.
- A proactive approach to management of inventory and system accesses to ensure data and work flow continues to be maintained.
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: Noted above
License/Certification: NA
Hiring Range:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $58,900 - $80,070
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $51,000 - $75,905
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
INTRODUCTION
The Vendor Partner Specialist is the principal contact for all vendor-related interdepartmental collaborations and is responsible for the relationship and management of business services being performed by external vendors (including off-shore). Management of these services will include, but not be limited to, service level agreement (SLA) adherence, production responsiveness, quality auditing, regulatory education and workflow prioritization. The Vendor Partner Specialist will also be responsible for working directly with the Vendor Teams to make decisions ensuring deliverables are met and reported to Management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Analyze, manage and delegate daily workflow to and from external vendors to ensure proper execution of tasks and meeting of SLAs are accurate.
- Analyze and ensure vendor accuracy by reviewing and consolidating work product to identify trends and gaps.
- Communicate regularly with department leaders, subject matter experts, and quality teams regarding processes, system issues, quality scores, and opportunities to increase performance and/or quality metrics impacting workflow and membership.
- Ensure adherence of regulatory and compliance mandates.
- Work with Information Technology to define and ensure business requirements are clearly understood and solutions achieved.
- Administer daily oversight and resolution of issues affecting vendor user system access.
- Work with information technology to assist in the onboarding of newly hired vendors.
- Trend and respond to all daily inquiries.
- Function as liaison between department leaders and vendors in relaying information around business processes, workflow, projects, process improvement, etc.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assigned and completed vendor work, with daily summary reporting to Management.
- Coordinate training with all the appropriate parties.
- Maintain ongoing communication to ensure Operations Training, Quality Assurance and vendors are updated and aligned on all departmental changes.
- Identify new opportunities for vendor engagement.
- Recommend changes, updates and workflow process enhancements for continuous improvement and streamlining.
- Assist with special projects and other duties based on business need.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Work experience in analysis and vendor relationship management.
- Experience analyzing business requirements.
- Experience with MS Office Suite.
- Experience in metric creation and reporting.
- Experience meeting strict deadlines.
- GED or High School diploma from an accredited institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Healthcare industry experience (i.e. managed care organization, commercial health insurance plans, hospital, etc.).
- Insurance enrollment and billing experience.
- An understanding of performance management, interpreting measurements, and dissemination of information to department leadership or vendor.
- A proactive approach to management of inventory and system accesses to ensure data and work flow continues to be maintained.
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: Noted above
License/Certification: NA
Hiring Range:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $58,900 - $80,070
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $51,000 - $75,905
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Vendor Manager
Document your supply chain credentials early
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather transcripts, professional certifications like CPSM or CIPS, and performance reviews that tie your credentials to vendor contract management before you start applying.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have previously filed PERM applications under procurement or supply chain job titles. Employers who have done it before move faster and make fewer mistakes that delay your green card timeline.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility in your resume
If your Vendor Manager role requires an advanced degree or you hold specialized credentials beyond a bachelor's degree, position yourself for EB-2. EB-3 covers professionals with a four-year degree, and both paths are valid depending on how the employer defines the role.
Clarify prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Vendor Manager roles in your target city before accepting an offer. Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified wage level, and a Level I or II designation can affect your actual offer significantly.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Vendor Manager roles where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces that filing data so you spend time pursuing employers who sponsor, not ones where sponsorship is an unknown conversation.
Account for PERM recruitment timing in your job search
PERM requires your employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing, which typically adds several months before USCIS even receives your I-140. Start conversations about sponsorship intent early so the timeline doesn't catch both parties off guard.
Green Card Vendor Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vendor Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Vendor Manager positions qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the position involves duties that go beyond standard professional practice. How the employer writes the job description and the PERM labor certification matters for which category fits.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for Vendor Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 per year with a lottery, while PERM-based EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap on petitions filed. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires a DOL-supervised recruitment process before your employer files the I-140, which means the green card path typically takes longer to initiate but results in permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the DOL recruitment process involve for a Vendor Manager PERM case?
Your employer must run a mandatory recruitment period under DOL rules, which includes job postings in specific venues, a 30-day job order with the State Workforce Agency, and documentation that no qualified U.S. workers applied. This happens before PERM is filed with DOL. The recruitment documentation must show the Vendor Manager role was genuinely tested in the U.S. labor market.
How do I find Vendor Manager jobs where employers actually sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Vendor Manager roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can skip the guesswork of asking HR whether sponsorship is possible. Employers who have completed PERM filings before are far more likely to have an established process and internal legal resources to move your case forward efficiently.
Can I use O*NET to confirm that a Vendor Manager role qualifies as a specialty occupation for immigration purposes?
O*NET provides the occupational classification data that immigration practitioners and employers use to support specialty occupation arguments, including degree requirements and job zone ratings. For PERM cases specifically, the O*NET profile for Vendor Manager or related titles helps establish that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree, which is a foundational requirement for both EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility.