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Purchasing Management Specialist - Food (bilingual Mandarin)
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Summary:
The Purchasing Specialist who is responsible for planning, sourcing, and purchasing all products within the assigned category(ies); will have end-to-end ownership of a category of our products.
Daily functions include sourcing new vendors, building and managing vendor relations, negotiating costs and terms, maintaining existing product lines, and setting up new product lines respectively.
He/she will also interact with our marketing and promotion teams to come up with pricing and selling plans and make decisions on how to scale and expand our customer base and drive GMV growth and margins.
The goal of our merchandising team is to drive GMV and customer growth while maintaining healthy margins. This position will require bilingual skills to communicate and negotiate with both domestic and international vendors.
Job Responsibilities:
Sourcing & Procurements
- Generate purchase orders, follow up with POs, confirm the status and ensure delivery daily
- Source and develop new vendors, craft negotiation strategies and terms on price, payment, and lead time, and close deals with optimal terms
- Source and develop new products in Asian Food segments based on various factors such as customer demands, price, quality, availability, market trends, and team budgets
- Develop, lead, optimize, and execute category sourcing and purchasing strategies
- Use data and multiple dimension metrics to improve KPIs for inventory level, inventory allocation, turnover, and cash flow
- Forecast price, analyze customer buying patterns and market trends to identify and optimize product assortment, pricing as well as changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
- Customer-driven, ability to reflect business from the customer side, and increase customer experience through everyday work
- Effectively communicate results of KPIs & root cause analysis with the management team and lead corrective action implementation in areas where performance is not meeting expectations
- Manage and maintain good vendor relationships and performance by deploying a standard set of metrics to improve vendors' performance including fill rate, lead time, OSHA requirements, etc
- Ability to maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult price negotiations, exceptionally tight deadlines, and expectations
- Partner with cross-functional teams on platform promotions, marketing allocation, mark-downs, payments terms, and other special requests
- Other Job tasks as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of purchasing and or vendor management experience in retail or related industries
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for foods/grocery/snack/drink products and understanding of respective customers
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in English, mastery of Chinese/Mandarin is required.
- Analytical thinker with a positive attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs
- Excellent attention to detail, self-starter with the ability to learn, grow and adapt quickly
- Decision-Making: Must be able to assimilate the information gathered by yourself and others (internal & external) to make sound and timely decisions
Benefits & Compensation:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays
- On-site gym and game rooms
- Employee discount
- $60K-80K
Purchasing Management Specialist - Home & Beauty (Bilingual Chinese)
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About Yami: Founded in 2013, Yami's mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine's fastest growing start-up on the "Inc. 500 List.", we're committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.
Benefits & Compensation:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays
- On-site gym
- $60-80K
- Employee discount
- Coffee and snacks
Daily functions include sourcing new vendors, building and managing vendor relations, negotiating costs and terms, maintaining existing product lines, and setting up new product lines respectively.
They will also interact with our marketing and promotion teams to come up with pricing and selling plans and make decisions on how to scale and expand our customer base and drive GMV growth and margins.
The goal of our merchandising team is to drive GMV and customer growth while maintaining healthy margins. This position will require bilingual skills in order to communicate and negotiate with both domestic and international vendors.
Job Responsibilities: Sourcing & Procurements
- Generate purchase orders, follow up with PO's, confirm status and ensure delivery on a daily basis
- Source and develop new vendors, craft negotiation strategies and terms on price, payment and lead time and close deals with optimal terms
- Source and develop new products in Asian foods/grocery segments based on various factors such as customer demands, price, quality, availability, market trends, and team budgets
- Develop, lead, optimize, and execute category sourcing and purchasing strategies
- Use data and multiple dimension metrics to improve KPIs for inventory level, inventory allocation, turnover and cash flow
- Forecast price, analyze customer buying patterns and market trends to identify and optimize product assortment, pricing as well as changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
- Customer-driven, ability to reflect business from the customer side, and increase customer experience through everyday work
- Effectively communicate results of KPIs & root cause analysis with management team and lead corrective action implementation in areas where performance is not meeting expectations
- Manage and maintain good vendor relationships and performance by deploying a standard set of metrics to improve vendors' performance including fill rate, lead time, OSHA requirements etc.
- Ability to maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult price negotiations, exceptionally tight deadlines, and expectations
- Partner with cross functional teams on platform promotions, marketing allocation, mark-downs, payments terms and other special requests
- Other Job tasks as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of purchasing and or vendor management experience in retail or related industries
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for foods/Beauty/Home products and understanding of respective customers
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in English, Chinese is required, Japanese/Korean is a plus
- Analytical thinker with a positive attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs
- Excellent attention to detail, self-starter with the ability to learn, grow and adapt quickly
- Decision-Making: Must be able to assimilate the information gathered by yourself and others (internal & external) to make sound and timely decisions
Purchasing Management Specialist - Home Category (bilingual Chinese/English)
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About Yami:
Founded in 2013, Yami's mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine's fastest growing start-up on the "Inc. 500 List.", we're committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.
Summary:
The Purchasing Specialist who is responsible for planning, sourcing, and purchasing all products within his/her household category(ies); will have end-to-end ownership of a category of our products.
Daily functions include sourcing new vendors, building and managing current vendor relationships, negotiating costs and terms, maintaining existing product lines, and setting up new product lines respectively.
He/she will also interact with our marketing and promotion teams to come up with pricing and selling plans and make decisions on how to scale and expand our customer base and drive GMV growth and margins.
The goal of our merchandising team is to drive GMV and customer growth while maintaining healthy margins. This position will require bilingual skills (Chinese and English) to communicate and negotiate with both domestic and international vendors.
Job Responsibilities:
Sourcing & Procurement
- Generate purchase orders, follow up with POs, confirm the status and ensure delivery daily
- Source and develop new vendors, craft negotiation strategies and terms on price, payment, and lead time, and close deals with optimal terms
- Source and develop new products in Asian Beauty and home segments based on various factors such as customer demands, price, quality, availability, market trends, and team budgets
- Develop, lead, optimize, and execute category sourcing and purchasing strategies
- Use data and multiple dimension metrics to improve KPIs for inventory level, inventory allocation, turnover, and cash flow
- Forecast price, analyze customer buying patterns and market trends to identify and optimize product assortment, pricing as well as changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
- Customer-driven, ability to reflect business from the customer side, and increase customer experience through everyday work
- Effectively communicate results of KPIs & root cause analysis with the management team and lead corrective action implementation in areas where performance is not meeting expectations
- Manage and maintain good vendor relationships and performance by deploying a standard set of metrics to improve vendors' performance including fill rate, lead time, OSHA requirements, etc
- Ability to maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult price negotiations, exceptionally tight deadlines, and expectations
- Partner with cross-functional teams on platform promotions, marketing allocation, mark-downs, payments terms, and other special requests
- Other Job tasks as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of purchasing and or vendor management experience in retail or related industries
- Familiar with trending household products in the market
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for household products and understanding of respective customers
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in English, mastery of the Chinese language is required. Japanese language is a plus.
- Analytical thinker with a positive attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs
- Excellent attention to detail, self-starter with the ability to learn, grow and adapt quickly
- Decision-Making: Must be able to assimilate the information gathered by yourself and others (internal & external) to make sound and timely decisions
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance: medical, vision, and dental
- Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays
- On-site gym/pool and game rooms
- Employee discount
- Coffee and snacks
- 60-80K
Buyer II - Purchasing & Material Management
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Under direction, the Buyer II will be responsible for assisting in procurement for RUHS-BH, MC, CHC and CHS by processing requisitions in Peoplesoft, verifying prices, communicating with vendors, obtaining formal and informal bids, building rapport with behavioral health and hospital departments; purchasing or negotiating to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services for use by County agencies, departments, districts, and affiliates, and performing other related duties as required.
The most competitive candidates will possess the following professional experience with:
- At least 1 year of Peoplesoft Financials
- RFP/RFQ
- Bidding
- Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Access
- At least 2 years of buying/purchasing experience
Meet the Team! RUHS Website•Confer with a variety of County officials and employees on matters relating to purchasing procedures, needs, specifications, bids, complaints and special programs.
•Confer with a variety of commercial (product) and manufacturing representatives; prepare and/or develop contracts.
•Perform market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and complex cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing commodities or services; prepare a large variety of difficult, complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid which are responsive to County needs and County interests.
•Initiate purchasing in major functional areas and of specific and major commodities; negotiate contracts or agreements for products or services; confer with department directors and representatives concerning purchase specifications.
•Issue purchase orders, and provide approval as authorized and according to established procurement policy.
•Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; maintain awareness of current product status and general market conditions by review of periodicals and vendors' new product information.
•In a lead capacity, may supervise and provide guidance to support staff. OPTION I
Education: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field.
Experience: One year of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency, which included responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $5,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
OPTION II
Experience: Two years of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer I classification, which includes responsibility for mid-value ( 10,000 - 25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
Physical requirements: Sedentary positions; will require almost 100% sitting at a desk but option to use desk riser for standing may be available.
Knowledge of: The methods, principles, and practices of purchasing/material management and of governmental purchasing; County purchasing policies and practices; product standards of operating departments; products, commodities, and services used within one or more commodity groupings; methods and resources used in researching and analyzing commodities and services; competitive bid practices and procedures; business accounting practices; methods used in evaluating vendor capability and performance.
Ability to: Work independently; read and interpret rules and regulations; collect, organize, and evaluate product or service information, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; compose clear and concise reports, recommendations, and correspondence; compare and analyze quotations; prepare fundamental purchasing specifications (RFP's) for assigned products or services or for an assigned department; communicate in a clear and persuasive manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with department officials, company/vendor representatives, and staff members.Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Raven Padilla via email at .
Sr Program Mgr. Supply Chain - Global Vendor Management, Global Vendor Management

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The Global Vendor Management (GVM) team was created to accelerate the growth and the profitability of strategic vendors across all of the Amazon marketplaces. Our team creates solutions to drive a better customer and vendor experience, and enable improved selection and value propositions worldwide. Amazon is looking for a smart, enthusiastic, hard-working, and customer focused candidate to join the Global Vendor Management team as a Sr. Program Manager- Supply chain. We are seeking a customer-obsessed individual with vendor management skills to build collaborative relationships with both vendors and vendor management teams across worldwide Amazon Retail (US, Canada, Europe, Japan and India websites). Your work will directly impact how we evolve and grow our global business.
The role requires working with internal and external business teams to develop solutions that optimize our inbound supply chain network by improving the cost structure, service levels, vendor lead times and quality of the program.
The position will be responsible for designing solutions; developing business cases and managing projects from design to production. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to identify best in class inbound supply chain network.
You will map the physical and data flows and develop and deliver a roadmap of initiatives necessary to achieve the ideal state in existing and new marketplaces including vendor education. You will also be responsible for prioritizing/delivering initiatives that will reduce lead times and costs across the end to end supply chain with global vendor partners. You will identify areas for improvements and develop metrics to monitor inbound transportation performance. Ability to create models/ tools for profitability-analysis to measure and improve the cost structure by product group and program is a must.
You will lead focused and strategically critical projects across the globe in all areas of the business as required to support Global Supply Chain Operations. You will diagnose Amazon processes, recognize supplier needs to be efficient, identify improvement opportunities, prescribe improvement strategies and guide the improvement effort. Considerable judgment is necessary because you will be motivating others to meet the challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment where explosive growth is occurring while achieving impeccable quality.
Key job responsibilities
Work closely with the Tier 1 vendors supply chain and distribution team to drive down the mutual cost to serve.
Work with senior supply chain leadership at Amazon and vendor to drive supply chain improvements.
Collaborate with internal retail, supply chain and operations team to drive results.
A day in the life
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Vendor Management
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Brookstone Management is a leader in residential and commercial property preservation and REO management solutions. We are seeking entry-level administrative clerical candidates to join the vendor management team within our company. The ideal applicant will work independently with direction from team leaders with an emphasis on detailed, daily reporting.
Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Follow up calls/emails for required documentation
- Strong organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of commercial insurance lines
- Update the system with the status of vendor availability, coverage and services offered
- Prompt notification to supervisor regarding escalated issues;
Skills & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Computer proficiency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, proficiency
- Ability to work individually and with the team
- Knowledge of property preservation, REO, mortgage industry a plus but not a requirement
- Social Media knowledge a plus but not a requirement
Requirements:
- Must work 9a-5p, Monday through Friday in our Howell, NJ office
- Must have reliable daily transportation
We are a growing company and prides itself on maintaining a positive work environment. We are dedicated to our continued success.
Job Type: Full-time, W-2 position, entry level position, 401(k), and health insurance benefits available
Vendor Management Analyst
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Amwins focuses on cultivating, grooming, and growing its employees by providing paid on the job training incorporating our bottom line of building everlasting bridges through collaborative opportunities fostered through learning and developing tomorrow leaders! Maintaining a professional environment is important, even in a remote setting. When participating in virtual meetings and collaborative work, please ensure your camera is on and you are dressed professionally. This helps foster engagement and strengthens our team presence. Client Services is a vital part of our firm; those who join our team now will have strong opportunities for advancement as the department grows swiftly and steadily. Charlotte is our home base for all our firm's divisions, leading to additional career advancement paths in other departments.
The Vendor Management Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the implementation of new projects by coordinating with vendors, monitoring performance, and ensuring contractual and service level compliance. This role bridges project teams and external vendors to ensure successful project execution, timely deliverables, and alignment with organizational goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage multiple project implementations across multiple vendors concurrently ensuring timely delivery and alignment with desired outcomes and strategic goals
- Collaborate with stakeholders ensuring operational requirements and expectations are documented and managed against upfront, during and post implementation with the vendor
- Facilitate, develop and maintain project plans with defined scope, goals, deliverable and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders
- Providing clear direction and resolving conflicts by making decisions and maintaining team morale and project momentum
- Routinely monitor performance, metrics and tasking of the project and associated service
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project success
- Prepare and present weekly reporting on project progress, timelines and outcomes with detailed action plans for projects at risk
- Coordinate and prioritize tasks across projects to balance resources and reduce bottlenecks
- Refine existing service goals for vendor partners including quality and efficiency metrics
- Review escalations and exceptions weekly and implement action plans to resolve
- Conduct quality audits for new and existing services
- Implement best practices and process to enhance multi-project delivery and team efficiency
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple vendor relationships concurrently
- Aptitude to deal with ambiguity, creative and pragmatic approach to problem solving
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Self-starter that possesses decision-making and recommendation abilities
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skillset
- Emotional intelligence and conflict resolution
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At Pearson, were committed to a world thats always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the worlds innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success.
Purpose Summary
The Medicaid and Vendor Implementation Manager will act as the main liaison, fostering robust relationships with third-party service providers, including related services, Medicaid, IEP, translation, assistive technology, and sign language vendors, on behalf of Connections Academy schools. The individual in this role will assist in developing, implementing, and overseeing Medicaid reimbursement processes for all applicable Pearson Virtual Schools' Connections Academy programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations, optimizing funding mechanisms, facilitating the smooth onboarding of third-party staff, and addressing customer concerns related to vendors.
- Medicaid Reimbursement Framework Support o Assist in establishing a standardized Medicaid reimbursement framework for all Connections Academy schools.
- Collaborate with Medicaid vendors to comprehend specific regulations and requirements pertinent to virtual school services.
- Develop policies and procedures to guarantee compliance with Medicaid billing guidelines and eligibility criteria.
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, including third-party staffing agencies and product providers.
- Maintain comprehensive records and documentation for vendors and third-party staff in a centralized database.
- Contribute to the development, training, and enforcement of standards and expectations for vendors and third-party staff.
- Create and manage customer-facing resources to streamline third-party staffing processes at Connections Academy schools.
- Data Management and Reporting
- Implement data collection processes to ensure accurate tracking of Medicaid-eligible services.
- Monitor claims submissions to ensure they are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
- Generate comprehensive reports to analyze reimbursement trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Training
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as needed to ensure excellent services.
- Provide training to internal staff on Medicaid billing, documentation, and compliance requirements as needed.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal and external Medicaid audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- Facilitate the comprehensive operational implementation of third-party products, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for third-party staff.
- Monitor implementation milestones and address any issues to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Assist in gathering insights from customers and vendors to develop effective implementation plans and complete operational tasks.
Location: Remote
At Pearson, were committed to a world thats always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the worlds innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success.
Purpose Summary
The Medicaid and Vendor Implementation Manager will act as the main liaison, fostering robust relationships with third-party service providers, including related services, Medicaid, IEP, translation, assistive technology, and sign language vendors, on behalf of Connections Academy schools. The individual in this role will assist in developing, implementing, and overseeing Medicaid reimbursement processes for all applicable Pearson Virtual Schools' Connections Academy programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations, optimizing funding mechanisms, facilitating the smooth onboarding of third-party staff, and addressing customer concerns related to vendors.
Core Tasks And Responsibilities
- Medicaid Reimbursement Framework Support o Assist in establishing a standardized Medicaid reimbursement framework for all Connections Academy schools.
- Collaborate with Medicaid vendors to comprehend specific regulations and requirements pertinent to virtual school services.
- Develop policies and procedures to guarantee compliance with Medicaid billing guidelines and eligibility criteria.
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, including third-party staffing agencies and product providers.
- Maintain comprehensive records and documentation for vendors and third-party staff in a centralized database.
- Contribute to the development, training, and enforcement of standards and expectations for vendors and third-party staff.
- Create and manage customer-facing resources to streamline third-party staffing processes at Connections Academy schools.
- Data Management and Reporting
- Implement data collection processes to ensure accurate tracking of Medicaid-eligible services.
- Monitor claims submissions to ensure they are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
- Generate comprehensive reports to analyze reimbursement trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Training
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as needed to ensure excellent services.
- Provide training to internal staff on Medicaid billing, documentation, and compliance requirements as needed.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal and external Medicaid audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- Vendor Implementation
- Facilitate the comprehensive operational implementation of third-party products, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for third-party staff.
- Monitor implementation milestones and address any issues to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Assist in gathering insights from customers and vendors to develop effective implementation plans and complete operational tasks.
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Education, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience in Medicaid reimbursement, vendor management, and program management.
- Experience in Medicaid reimbursement and vendor relationship management, preferably within educational or virtual school environments.
- Strong understanding of federal and state Medicaid regulations.
- Proven ability to manage complex reimbursement systems, compliance programs, and vendor relationships effectively.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Medicaid billing software, data management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated track record of providing outstanding customer service and collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- This position plays a critical role in ensuring Pearson Virtual Schools leverage Medicaid funding effectively to enhance student services, while also managing strong relationships with third-party staffing agencies and product vendors.
- Works closely with the Senior Operations Manager and the Operations Team to ensure efficient execution of initiatives and operational excellence.
- Maintains positive and collaborative relationships with Student Services Specialists and school staff to support their needs effectively.
- Cultivates and sustains strong partnerships with third-party vendors, ensuring clear communication and mutual support.
- Engages with various internal stakeholders to facilitate cooperation across departments and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
Job: Vendor Management
Job Family: GENERAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Organization: Virtual Learning
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 19839
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- Seniority level Not Applicable
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Business Development and Sales
- Industries Education Administration Programs and E-Learning Providers
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Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details. As a member of the Vendor Management Team, the Vendor Management Analyst plays a crucial supporting role in delivering vendor management commitments, service levels, and risk management deliverables. The Vendor Management Analyst is expected to help build effective relationships with all business stakeholders and third-party service providers supporting Operations for the Americas thereby fostering competent, problem-free, and timely vendor management services to all stakeholders. WORK EXPERIENCE Experience in vendor management and third-party risk management processes FUNCTIONAL SKILLS Experience working with vendors and executing outsourcing initiatives Familiar with compliance issues related to vendor due diligence and vendor risk monitoring Strong project management, organization, planning, and communication skills Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc); Familiarity with Archer and Ariba applications is a plus FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS Effective communication skills Identifies multiple paths to success through the development of analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills Exercises sound judgement and strives for continuous improvement Demonstrates optimism, resilience, flexibility, and openness to others' ideas Learns while doing Actively listens and asks thoughtful questions Leverages available technology to achieve efficiency and results Engages inclusively and with intent Always act with integrity Effective at building relationships RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to routine reporting cadence, data analytics, and produce dashboard reports and other artifacts to proactively identify emerging risks, issues, or challenges. Collaborate with Vendor Managers within the team and provide follow-up support as needed Coordinate audit reviews and collaborate with support groups such as Third-Party Risk Management, Sourcing, Procurement/Accounts Payable, and Global Efficiency Office to support the timely completion of ongoing monitoring tasks for all Operations engagements in the Americas Produce analytic reviews and assessments on all assigned vendors to include service level agreements, spend, trends, downtime, uptime, maintenance history, contract terms and conditions, pricing, timeline delivery expectation, contract expirations, resource staffing record verification and updates. Responsible for ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained and documentation custody is maintained Document and track successful negotiated saves Work within the bank's policies as they relate to vendor management, compliance, security, etc EDUCATION Degree or equivalent work experience preferred WORK SCHEDULE/ARRANGEMENT 40 hours per week 4 days work at the Tampa office 1 day work from home Subject to change based on work requirements or company policy The typical base pay range for this role is between $65k-85K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below. MUFG Benefits Summary We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). 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Vendor Management Analyst
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Location: Remote
At Pearson, were committed to a world thats always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the worlds innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success.
Purpose Summary
The Medicaid and Vendor Implementation Manager will act as the main liaison, fostering robust relationships with third-party service providers, including related services, Medicaid, IEP, translation, assistive technology, and sign language vendors, on behalf of Connections Academy schools. The individual in this role will assist in developing, implementing, and overseeing Medicaid reimbursement processes for all applicable Pearson Virtual Schools' Connections Academy programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations, optimizing funding mechanisms, facilitating the smooth onboarding of third-party staff, and addressing customer concerns related to vendors.
- Medicaid Reimbursement Framework Support o Assist in establishing a standardized Medicaid reimbursement framework for all Connections Academy schools.
- Collaborate with Medicaid vendors to comprehend specific regulations and requirements pertinent to virtual school services.
- Develop policies and procedures to guarantee compliance with Medicaid billing guidelines and eligibility criteria.
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, including third-party staffing agencies and product providers.
- Maintain comprehensive records and documentation for vendors and third-party staff in a centralized database.
- Contribute to the development, training, and enforcement of standards and expectations for vendors and third-party staff.
- Create and manage customer-facing resources to streamline third-party staffing processes at Connections Academy schools.
- Data Management and Reporting
- Implement data collection processes to ensure accurate tracking of Medicaid-eligible services.
- Monitor claims submissions to ensure they are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
- Generate comprehensive reports to analyze reimbursement trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Training
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as needed to ensure excellent services.
- Provide training to internal staff on Medicaid billing, documentation, and compliance requirements as needed.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal and external Medicaid audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- Facilitate the comprehensive operational implementation of third-party products, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for third-party staff.
- Monitor implementation milestones and address any issues to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Assist in gathering insights from customers and vendors to develop effective implementation plans and complete operational tasks.
Location: Remote
At Pearson, were committed to a world thats always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the worlds innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success.
Purpose Summary
The Medicaid and Vendor Implementation Manager will act as the main liaison, fostering robust relationships with third-party service providers, including related services, Medicaid, IEP, translation, assistive technology, and sign language vendors, on behalf of Connections Academy schools. The individual in this role will assist in developing, implementing, and overseeing Medicaid reimbursement processes for all applicable Pearson Virtual Schools' Connections Academy programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations, optimizing funding mechanisms, facilitating the smooth onboarding of third-party staff, and addressing customer concerns related to vendors.
Core Tasks And Responsibilities
- Medicaid Reimbursement Framework Support o Assist in establishing a standardized Medicaid reimbursement framework for all Connections Academy schools.
- Collaborate with Medicaid vendors to comprehend specific regulations and requirements pertinent to virtual school services.
- Develop policies and procedures to guarantee compliance with Medicaid billing guidelines and eligibility criteria.
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, including third-party staffing agencies and product providers.
- Maintain comprehensive records and documentation for vendors and third-party staff in a centralized database.
- Contribute to the development, training, and enforcement of standards and expectations for vendors and third-party staff.
- Create and manage customer-facing resources to streamline third-party staffing processes at Connections Academy schools.
- Data Management and Reporting
- Implement data collection processes to ensure accurate tracking of Medicaid-eligible services.
- Monitor claims submissions to ensure they are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
- Generate comprehensive reports to analyze reimbursement trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Training
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as needed to ensure excellent services.
- Provide training to internal staff on Medicaid billing, documentation, and compliance requirements as needed.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal and external Medicaid audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- Vendor Implementation
- Facilitate the comprehensive operational implementation of third-party products, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for third-party staff.
- Monitor implementation milestones and address any issues to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Assist in gathering insights from customers and vendors to develop effective implementation plans and complete operational tasks.
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Education, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience in Medicaid reimbursement, vendor management, and program management.
- Experience in Medicaid reimbursement and vendor relationship management, preferably within educational or virtual school environments.
- Strong understanding of federal and state Medicaid regulations.
- Proven ability to manage complex reimbursement systems, compliance programs, and vendor relationships effectively.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Medicaid billing software, data management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated track record of providing outstanding customer service and collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- This position plays a critical role in ensuring Pearson Virtual Schools leverage Medicaid funding effectively to enhance student services, while also managing strong relationships with third-party staffing agencies and product vendors.
- Works closely with the Senior Operations Manager and the Operations Team to ensure efficient execution of initiatives and operational excellence.
- Maintains positive and collaborative relationships with Student Services Specialists and school staff to support their needs effectively.
- Cultivates and sustains strong partnerships with third-party vendors, ensuring clear communication and mutual support.
- Engages with various internal stakeholders to facilitate cooperation across departments and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
Job: Vendor Management
Job Family: GENERAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Organization: Virtual Learning
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 19839
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- Seniority level Not Applicable
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Business Development and Sales
- Industries Education Administration Programs and E-Learning Providers
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