Senior Manager, Vendor Management

PRA HEALTH SCIENCES; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clinical research organization as a Senior Vendor Management professional. In this role, you will establish and manage vendor relationships, implement governance frameworks, and monitor service metrics. You will collaborate with internal teams and lead vendor selection initiatives, ensuring that procurement strategies align with organizational goals. This position offers a dynamic environment where your skills in negotiation and relationship-building will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about driving process improvements and achieving cost savings, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Plans

Annual Leave Entitlements

Flexible Benefits

Life Assurance

Gym Discounts

Childcare Vouchers

Travel Passes

Health Assessments

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in vendor/alliances management or project management within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in procurement operations, vendor negotiations, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage relationships with select vendors.
• Lead vendor selection initiatives and negotiate Master Service Agreements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation as a Senior Vendor Management professional, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Responsibilities

1. Establish and manage relationships with select vendors.
2. Implement governance frameworks with vendors.
3. Monitor service level metrics and KPIs.
4. Recommend strategies and process improvements.
5. Support cross-functional relationships with internal teams such as GCO, Legal, Finance, and QA.
6. Lead vendor selection initiatives (RFI/RFPs) following departmental procedures.
7. Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) to achieve preferred rates and discounts.

Qualifications

Technical and Communication Skills:

• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in conflict resolution.
• Proven relationship-building capabilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in procurement operations, vendor negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage procurement teams and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Experience in managing procurement budgets and identifying cost savings.
• 3-5+ years in vendor/alliances management, project management, or related fields within the pharmaceutical industry.

What ICON Offers

ICON values its people and offers a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. Benefits include:

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plans.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible, country-specific benefits such as childcare vouchers, gym discounts, travel passes, and health assessments.

Learn more about working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

ICON is committed to inclusion and diversity. We provide an accessible environment and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other protected categories. For accommodations during the application process, contact us through the provided form: https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement – you might be exactly who we are looking for.