As a Senior Vendor Manager, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.
What you will be doing:
* Establish and manage relationships with select vendors
* Establish governance with vendors
* Monitor service level metrics and KPIs
* Recommend strategies and process improvements
* Support cross-functional relationships with internal teams including GCO, Legal, Finance, and QA
* Lead vendor selection initiatives (RFI/RFPs) following departmental processes
* Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) to achieve preferred rates and discounts
Technical and Communicative Skills:
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills
* Experience in conflict resolution
* Proven ability to build relationships
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree required
* Experience in procurement operations, vendor negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing
* Leadership skills to manage procurement teams and collaborate cross-functionally
* Strong negotiation and communication skills
* Analytical skills for managing budgets and identifying cost savings
* 3-5+ years in vendor/relationship management within the pharmaceutical industry, including RFP processes and cross-functional leadership
What ICON offers:
We value our people and strive to build a diverse, high-performing culture that nurtures talent. Along with a competitive salary, we offer benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:
* Various annual leave entitlements
* Health insurance options
* Retirement plans
* Global Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance
* Optional benefits like childcare vouchers, gym discounts, travel passes, and health assessments
Learn more about working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits
We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing equal opportunities. If you need accommodations during the application process, please visit: https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements; you might be the perfect fit for this or other roles at ICON.
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