Head of Vendor Management & Strategic Outsourcing

Jobgether; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to international clients

Career progression opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior Head of Vendor Management to shape the centralized procurement strategy, oversee the vendor lifecycle, and drive quality, compliance, and cost efficiency across functions.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience in regulated life sciences environments, with a track record of delivering tangible improvements and supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in vendor management within pharma or life sciences.
• Proven track record in outsourcing strategy and supplier partnerships.
• Strong negotiation, governance, and contract management skills.
• Experience with risk and compliance in regulated environments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a centralized vendor management strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee sourcing, qualification, onboarding, and governance of vendors.
• Lead pricing strategies, cost optimization, and external service delivery.
• Collaborate with Legal, Quality, and Finance to ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and scalability of vendor processes.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic outsourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier governance

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Pharma/biotech compliance

Cost optimization

Job description

Jobgether in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior Head of Vendor Management to shape the centralized procurement strategy, oversee the vendor lifecycle, and drive quality, compliance, and cost efficiency across functions.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience in regulated life sciences environments, with a track record of delivering tangible improvements and supplier partnerships.