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Remote vendor management analyst jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams hiring for this role in technology, financial services, healthcare, and supply chain. Employers hiring remotely right now include Oscar Health, Brookstone Management, and Deloitte. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your Role
The Pharmacy Vendor Management team supports Pharmacy Strategy and Operations in managing the vendor contracting process, vendor governance model, vendor performance, vendor escalations, and various operational level processes. The Senior Manager, Program and Project Management - Pharmacy Vendor Management will report to the Director of Pharmacy Performance. In this role you will be responsible for the development and management of the Pharmacy vendor governance model, management of the Pharmacy vendor contracting process, driving the regulatory filing of vendor contracts, oversight of vendor performance, and managing vendor escalations as well as other operational processes to ensure excellence in our contracted services. This position works closely with the Pharmacy Strategy and Operations team, cross-functionally with other teams within Blue Shield of California (BSC) including Legal, Privacy, and Global Business Services, as well as our external vendor partners to ensure timely, accurate, and flawless delivery of our vendored services.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.
Your Work
In this role, you will:
- Operate at a strategic business level to ensure projects/programs are in line with BSC strategic goals
- Consult with all levels including senior management, make recommendations, and influence decision-making
- Determine key business issues, develop effective action plans and implement to successful conclusion
- Lead cross-functional meetings and foster teamwork; drive escalation and resolution of issues, while promoting collaboration and coordination across broad categories of stakeholders
- Be accountable for ensuring overall program and project delivery, schedule and budget attainment, and effective management of leadership expectations in achieving overall desired outcomes, results, and deliverables
- Oversee and manage the Pharmacy Vendor Management team, assign and monitor work within the team’s scope and provide guidance and leadership to team members
- Own the Pharmacy vendor governance model including the management of vendor escalations and oversight of vendor performance to ensure vendor is meeting contractual obligations
- Own the end-to-end Pharmacy Vendor Management contract management process including timeline planning, ticket generation and tracking, drafting of contract documentation, contract negotiation and execution, and managing the regulatory filing for Pharmacy vendor contracts
- Be a Pharmacy liaison and partner with Pharmacy business, Legal, Privacy, Global Business Services, Regulatory, and Compliance to ensure alignment with company goals, standards, and requirements
- Responsible for leading a medium-sized team of program managers and business analysts in support of the delivery of the Pharmacy Vendor Management sub-portfolio
- Perform other duties as assigned
Your Knowledge and Experience
- Requires a college degree or equivalent experience
- Requires 10 years of prior relevant experience, including 4 years of management experience
- Experience managing external vendors and establishing governance models
- Experience writing Statements of Work (SOW) for business service agreements
- Experience with regulatory entities and the regulatory filing process
- Experience driving strategic projects and partnering cross-functionally as well as with external vendor partners to achieve successful outcomes
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to successfully interact with all levels of management both internally and externally Expert knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Hybrid
This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.
Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
ABOUT THE TEAM
About Blue Shield of California
As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!
Our Values:
- Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
- Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
- Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.
Our Workplace Model
We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility:
For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.
Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.
Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
Your Role
The Pharmacy Vendor Management team supports Pharmacy Strategy and Operations in managing the vendor contracting process, vendor governance model, vendor performance, vendor escalations, and various operational level processes. The Senior Manager, Program and Project Management - Pharmacy Vendor Management will report to the Director of Pharmacy Performance. In this role you will be responsible for the development and management of the Pharmacy vendor governance model, management of the Pharmacy vendor contracting process, driving the regulatory filing of vendor contracts, oversight of vendor performance, and managing vendor escalations as well as other operational processes to ensure excellence in our contracted services. This position works closely with the Pharmacy Strategy and Operations team, cross-functionally with other teams within Blue Shield of California (BSC) including Legal, Privacy, and Global Business Services, as well as our external vendor partners to ensure timely, accurate, and flawless delivery of our vendored services.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.
Your Work
In this role, you will:
- Operate at a strategic business level to ensure projects/programs are in line with BSC strategic goals
- Consult with all levels including senior management, make recommendations, and influence decision-making
- Determine key business issues, develop effective action plans and implement to successful conclusion
- Lead cross-functional meetings and foster teamwork; drive escalation and resolution of issues, while promoting collaboration and coordination across broad categories of stakeholders
- Be accountable for ensuring overall program and project delivery, schedule and budget attainment, and effective management of leadership expectations in achieving overall desired outcomes, results, and deliverables
- Oversee and manage the Pharmacy Vendor Management team, assign and monitor work within the team’s scope and provide guidance and leadership to team members
- Own the Pharmacy vendor governance model including the management of vendor escalations and oversight of vendor performance to ensure vendor is meeting contractual obligations
- Own the end-to-end Pharmacy Vendor Management contract management process including timeline planning, ticket generation and tracking, drafting of contract documentation, contract negotiation and execution, and managing the regulatory filing for Pharmacy vendor contracts
- Be a Pharmacy liaison and partner with Pharmacy business, Legal, Privacy, Global Business Services, Regulatory, and Compliance to ensure alignment with company goals, standards, and requirements
- Responsible for leading a medium-sized team of program managers and business analysts in support of the delivery of the Pharmacy Vendor Management sub-portfolio
- Perform other duties as assigned
Your Knowledge and Experience
- Requires a college degree or equivalent experience
- Requires 10 years of prior relevant experience, including 4 years of management experience
- Experience managing external vendors and establishing governance models
- Experience writing Statements of Work (SOW) for business service agreements
- Experience with regulatory entities and the regulatory filing process
- Experience driving strategic projects and partnering cross-functionally as well as with external vendor partners to achieve successful outcomes
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to successfully interact with all levels of management both internally and externally Expert knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Hybrid
This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.
Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
ABOUT THE TEAM
About Blue Shield of California
As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!
Our Values:
- Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
- Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
- Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.
Our Workplace Model
We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility:
For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.
Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.
Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote vendor management analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field
- Experience managing vendor contracts, SLAs, and performance scorecards
- Proficiency with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle
- Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, Tableau, or similar tools
- Familiarity with sourcing, RFP processes, and contract lifecycle management
- CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent procurement or supply chain certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote Vendor Management Analyst Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote vendor management analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly. Remote postings fill fast, so acting on new listings quickly gives you a real advantage.
Prove your async vendor communication skills
Remote vendor management analysts are judged heavily on written communication. Build a portfolio of email escalations, vendor scorecards, or performance review summaries you've authored. Concrete examples of clear, documented vendor follow-through tell remote hiring managers more than any bullet point on your resume.
Show mastery of remote procurement tools
Call out specific platforms you've used, such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or ServiceNow, in your application materials. Remote employers shortlist candidates who can operate contract lifecycle and vendor performance tools independently, without requiring in-person onboarding or system training.
Prepare for remote vendor management interviews
Remote hiring panels test whether you can handle vendor issues autonomously. Prepare structured examples using STAR format that show how you identified a vendor risk, escalated it in writing, and resolved it without relying on in-person intervention. Comfort with video-based stakeholder communication also comes up frequently.
Remote Vendor Management Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote vendor management analyst job?
Target companies with distributed procurement or supply chain teams, where remote vendor oversight is already built into how they operate. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on experience with vendor scorecards, contract lifecycle tools, and cross-functional coordination. Candidates who can show they've managed vendor relationships asynchronously, documented issues clearly, and driven accountability without in-person oversight stand out in remote hiring.
Which companies hire remote vendor management analysts?
Companies hiring remote vendor management analysts right now include Oscar Health, Brookstone Management, and Deloitte, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote openings for this role are concentrated at remote-first technology companies, distributed financial services firms, and large healthcare and logistics organizations that manage national or global vendor networks across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote vendor management analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage vendor relationships and resolve issues independently from day one. Remote-first SaaS companies and tech-enabled procurement teams are your best entry points. In place of direct experience, show proficiency with contract management software, procurement platforms, and structured communication tools, and demonstrate you can own a vendor workflow from start to finish without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote vendor management analyst jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated vendor management skills, contract negotiation experience, and procurement tool proficiency more heavily than a specific degree. Candidates who can show measurable results, such as cost reductions, improved vendor performance scores, or faster issue resolution, regularly compete with degree holders. A degree in business, supply chain, or a related field helps, but it rarely outweighs a portfolio of real vendor management outcomes.
Which industries hire the most remote vendor management analysts?
Remote vendor management analyst roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed procurement and vendor oversight teams that manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance metrics entirely through digital workflows and collaboration tools.
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