Vendor Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete vendor lifecycle at Veristat, from identifying vendors and supporting proposals to selection, qualification, negotiation, and executing contracts.

• Direct global strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives, including those that support clinical trials for Veristat’s sponsors.

• Build and sustain relationships with contracted vendors.

• Act as a primary contact for any vendor performance issues and escalations.

• Create and uphold vendor performance metrics, including KPIs and scorecards.

• Track vendor performance and industry trends.

• Assess new and emerging vendors to ensure a robust, competitive, and high-performing vendor network.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is mandatory.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in vendor management, procurement, strategic sourcing, contracting, or supplier management.

• Experience in clinical research, CRO, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or life sciences is highly preferred.

• Proven track record in managing the vendor lifecycle from sourcing and proposal creation through contracting, relationship management, and ongoing performance oversight.

• Experience in developing and overseeing vendor KPIs, scorecards, governance programs, and performance improvement strategies is preferred.

• Strong expertise in vendor negotiation, qualification, sourcing, procurement, and contracting.

• Ability to assess vendor capabilities, pricing, performance, operational risks, and market alternatives.

• Demonstrated skills in project and program management, including risk assessment and contingency planning.

• Excellent matrix leadership, communication, negotiation, teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to influence without formal authority.

• Capability to foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external business partners.

• Innovative and adaptable; willing to challenge the status quo, promote change, and support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and relevant vendor/procurement systems.

• Knowledge of applicable local country regulations is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote working

• Flexible time off

• Paid holidays

• Medical insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Retirement plans

• Applicable bonus