Vendor Manager

Veristat, LLC; Massachusetts; Hybrid; 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, LLC is seeking a Vendor Manager to lead end-to-end vendor lifecycle management for global clinical research projects. You will identify, qualify, negotiate, and contract with vendors while maintaining strong relationships and performance metrics.

You will establish KPIs and scorecards, monitor vendor performance and market trends, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive strategic sourcing and procurement across Veristat’s sponsor work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of vendor management or procurement experience.
• Experience with clinical research or life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end vendor lifecycle from sourcing to contract execution.
• Develop and maintain vendor KPIs and scorecards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategic sourcing decisions.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Negotiation

KPIs

Scorecards

Vendor governance

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vendor systems

Job description

Job Description: 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

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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 vary by location and may include:

• 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. #LI-RD1

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