Global Vendor Partnerships Lead

optimapharm-doo; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonus

Referral bonus

Training and development program

Well-being initiatives

Employee engagement programs

Additional location-specific benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Optimapharm is expanding its global clinical operations and seeks a Vendor Manager to lead strategic partnerships, oversee the full vendor lifecycle, and drive performance across CRO and supplier networks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on RFPs, contracting, and vendor governance to ensure quality, compliance and cost- effectiveness in a fast-paced international environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in vendor management within CRO/pharma, strong negotiation and

Formación

• University degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field.
• 3+ years in vendor management, outsourcing, procurement or supplier management within CRO/pharma.
• Experience with external vendors, labs or service partners and strong negotiation skills.
• Fluent English, written and verbal.

Responsabilidades

• Manage full vendor lifecycle: identification, onboarding, performance monitoring and offboarding.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and strategic partners across trials.
• Lead supplier assessments, RFPs, bid evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs and quality metrics; conduct business reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery and risk mitigation.
• Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency in outsourced services.

Conocimientos

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Educación

Life sciences / business

Descripción del empleo

Optimapharm is expanding its global clinical operations and seeks a Vendor Manager to lead strategic partnerships, oversee the full vendor lifecycle, and drive performance across CRO and supplier networks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on RFPs, contracting, and vendor governance to ensure quality, compliance and cost- effectiveness in a fast-paced international environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in vendor management within CRO/pharma, strong negotiation and