Associate Vice President, Vendor Partnerships – External Performance

Advocate Aurora Health

Associate Vice President overseeing vendor partnerships and performance in revenue cycle for Advocate Health. Collaborating with leaders to set goals and improve operational efficiency.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,780 - $138,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with RC leaders to set clear, achievable goals that align with AH’s mission, vision and priorities
Create and maintain the tools and framework for tracking and reporting progress aligned with strategic growth and performance improvement
Research industry solutions that advance technology, automation, and enhance performance
Vet vendors for new partnerships, lead negotiations to secure favorable terms, and track contracts through to execution
Oversee approximately 125 vendor partnerships enterprise wide
Monitor vendor performance and return on investment and collaborate with vendors regarding performance
Designs and directs the work of the Revenue Cycle Strategy & Performance – Vendor Partnerships & External Performance areas of responsibility
Selects, coaches, and develops teams, setting objectives that align with organizational strategy to inspire and motivate the teams
Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning, and development
Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered, and performance is systematically improved
Develops and/or recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Legal/ Contract Negotiations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in revenue cycle, healthcare operations, healthcare technology, consulting, or a comparable performance driven environment
At least 5 years of experience leading enterprise level initiatives, including strategic planning and performance improvement
Vendor selection, contract negotiation, and relationship management
Financial and ROI based decision making
Demonstrated leadership experience managing managers (Director level or above) or leading complex, cross functional teams
Proven experience influencing executive level stakeholders and driving change across multiple functions or business units
Strong strategic thinking and goal-setting abilities
In-depth knowledge of industry technology and performance enhancement solutions
Proven experience in vendor vetting, negotiations, and contract management
Ability to monitor and analyze vendor performance and return on investment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

vendor selectioncontract negotiationrelationship managementfinancial decision makingROI analysisstrategic planningperformance improvementbudget managementhealthcare technologyrevenue cycle management

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkinggoal-settingteam developmentinfluencing stakeholdersperformance managementcoachingmotivationcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeHealthcare AdministrationFinanceInformation SystemsLegal/Contract Negotiations