Vendor Manager

Veristat, LLC; Massachusetts; À distance; USD 110 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote working

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Résumé du poste

Veristat, LLC is seeking a Vendor Manager to own end-to-end vendor lifecycle management globally. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong vendor relationships while implementing performance KPIs and scorecards.

The role emphasizes risk management, market analysis, and continuous improvement, with a strong cross-functional collaboration mindset across sponsors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of vendor management, procurement or related experience (clinical research/CRO/life sciences preferred).
• Experience managing the vendor lifecycle from sourcing to contracting and ongoing performance management.
• Experience developing vendor KPIs, scorecards and governance programs.
• Strong negotiation, sourcing, procurement and contracting skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end management of the vendor lifecycle globally.
• Drive strategic sourcing and procurement activities for Veristat.
• Establish and monitor vendor performance measures (KPIs, scorecards).
• Maintain relationships with contracted vendors and manage escalations.
• Analyze vendor capabilities, pricing and performance to inform decisions.

Connaissances

Vendor management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Negotiation

Vendor KPIs

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Vendor systems

Description du poste

Vendor Manager

The Vendor Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of Veristat’s vendor lifecycle, from vendor identification and proposal support through selection, qualification, negotiation, and contract execution. The role will lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities globally, including those supporting clinical trials conducted on behalf of Veristat’s sponsors. The Vendor Manager will also develop and maintain strong relationships with contracted vendors, serving as a key point of contact for performance concerns and escalations. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining vendor performance measures, including KPIs and scorecards, monitoring vendor performance and market trends, and evaluating new and emerging vendors to ensure Veristat maintains a strong, competitive, and high-performing vendor network.

Make an Impact at Veristat! Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years.

Flexible, inclusive culture - 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams. Learn more about our core values here!

What we offer

The estimated hiring range for this role is $110- $127k plus applicable bonus. This hiring range is specific to the US and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.

Benefits

• Remote working
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans

What we look for

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in vendor management, procurement, strategic sourcing, contracting, or supplier management; clinical research/CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing the vendor lifecycle from sourcing and proposal development through contracting, relationship management, and ongoing performance management.
• Experience developing and managing vendor KPIs, scorecards, governance programs, and performance improvement plans preferred.
• Strong experience with vendor negotiation, qualification, sourcing, procurement, and contracting.
• Ability to analyze vendor capabilities, pricing, performance, operational risk, and market alternatives to support strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated project/program management skills, including risk assessment and contingency planning.
• Strong matrix leadership, communication, negotiation, teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external business partners.
• Innovative and adaptable; able to challenge the status quo, drive change, and support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and relevant vendor/procurement systems; awareness of applicable local country requirements is required.

Automated Decision Making

All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veristat is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Veristat is proud to provide exceptional services to our clients, assisting in the successful development of innovations that improve and save lives.

We are equally proud to recruit, develop and retain the best and the brightest talent across a variety of business functions to make that happen.

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