Procurement -Manager with clinical trials
About The Position
VTekis Consulting LLC provides complete solutions for Staff Agumentation, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Contract Hiring, Direct Hire and Outsourced Solutions. Our goal is to deliver quality professional services to our clients not just to find someone to do a job, we match the right professional for your staffing needs and earning confidence through the proper assignment of people. This alignment of people and companies allows us to create opportunity. Most importantly, We don’t consider the process complete until we find the perfect fit. This role will primarily focus on sourcing opportunities in the Clinical Operations/R&D category but may be asked to conduct sourcing events in other areas of indirect procurement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience, including strategic sourcing, cost modeling and category management.
- Experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences and working knowledge of drug development processes is highly desirable.
- Significant experience in indirect/services procurement is highly preferred.
- Experience in global sourcing of clinical trials is highly desirable.
- Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with strong attention to clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
- Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration with proven ability to incorporate stakeholder feedback and influence outcomes.
- Strong business/financial acumen, with proven negotiation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) accreditation a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead RFPs, vendor selection, contract negotiations and onboarding as needed for suppliers.
- Track and analyze spend to identify initiatives to optimize spending and create greatest supplier value.
- Partner cross-functionally to understand business requirements and contribute to the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Drive increased value for the category through sourcing activities, focusing on cost and cash flow improvements and increased supplier performance.
- Collaborate with the business to manage vendor performance, SLAs and KPIs to ensure alignment with business needs and inform future negotiations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
