Vendor Manager
Veristat
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
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.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Remote Working
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Plans
Company overview
Veristat is a science-first full-service clinical research organization (CRO) and consultancy that specializes in advancing complex and novel therapies through integrated strategic planning, regulatory expertise, and clinical trial execution. With nearly 30 years of experience, the company focuses on supporting emerging, small, and mid-size biopharmaceutical companies in developing innovative treatments for challenging therapeutic areas including oncology, neurology, rare diseases, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders. Veristat's comprehensive services span the entire drug development lifecycle, from early-phase clinical trial design and execution to regulatory submissions and post-marketing support. The company has established a strong track record in biologics, gene therapies, and cell therapies, having supported the first gene therapy approved in Europe. Operating globally with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, Veristat employs a team of scientific experts who combine bold thinking with practical execution to help clients navigate regulatory complexities and accelerate the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients in need.