Director, Global Vendor Management

Jobgether; México; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to international clients

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jobgether in Mexico is seeking a Head of Vendor Management to lead centralized vendor strategy within an international pharma and life sciences context. You will oversee sourcing, qualification, negotiations, governance, and ongoing performance management to ensure quality and compliance.

You will drive cost optimization, manage supplier relationships across functions, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-growing global organization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in vendor management, procurement, outsourcing, or partnership management in regulated life sciences.
• Proven track record building and optimizing vendor networks and governance.
• Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralized vendor management and outsourcing across business units.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage vendor pricing strategies.
• Develop and implement vendor governance frameworks with KPIs and SLAs.
• Oversee full vendor lifecycle from sourcing to offboarding with audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Legal, Quality, and Contract Management on compliance.
• Drive cost optimization and risk management across third-party services.
• Mentor teams and promote scalable, transparent vendor processes.
• Partner with senior leadership to align vendor capabilities with strategy.

Skills

Vendor Management

Strategic Sourcing

Outsourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Cost Optimization

Risk Management

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Change Management

Education

Tools

Vendor Management Systems (VMS)

ERP platforms

CRM systems

Procurement technologies

Job description

Jobgether in Mexico is seeking a Head of Vendor Management to lead centralized vendor strategy within an international pharma and life sciences context. You will oversee sourcing, qualification, negotiations, governance, and ongoing performance management to ensure quality and compliance.

You will drive cost optimization, manage supplier relationships across functions, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-growing global organization.