Remote Strategic Global Vendor Lead

Veristat; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Veristat seeks a Vendor Manager to lead end-to-end vendor lifecycle for global clinical trials, from sourcing and proposals through contracting and ongoing performance management.

You will develop and manage KPIs, scorecards, and governance programs, while negotiating with vendors and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and sponsors to ensure a high-performing vendor network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a life sciences or related field.
• 5+ years in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing the vendor lifecycle end-to-end in clinical research/CRO or life sciences.
• Proven ability to develop and manage KPIs, scorecards, and governance.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end vendor lifecycle: sourcing, proposal support, selection, qualification, negotiation, and contracting.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships; serve as primary contact for performance concerns and escalations.
• Establish and monitor vendor KPIs and scorecards; assess market trends and emerging vendors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and sponsors to support strategic decision-making and risk management.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Supplier management

KPIs

Scorecards

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk assessment

Contingency planning

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Influence

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Veristat seeks a Vendor Manager to lead end-to-end vendor lifecycle for global clinical trials, from sourcing and proposals through contracting and ongoing performance management.

You will develop and manage KPIs, scorecards, and governance programs, while negotiating with vendors and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and sponsors to ensure a high-performing vendor network.