Head of Vendor Management / Associate Director

📋 Description

• Lead and develop the Vendor Management and Commercial Outsourcing function
• Develop and implement a centralized vendor management and procurement strategy across business units
• Build and maintain strategic vendor partnerships
• Contribute to senior management discussions and strategic planning concerning outsourcing
• Serve as the senior escalation point for vendor disputes and performance concerns
• Oversee the full vendor lifecycle including sourcing, qualification, evaluation, onboarding

🎯 Requirements

• Significant professional experience in Vendor Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing
• Proven track record developing, managing, and optimizing high-performing vendor networks
• Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, quality and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and large-scale vendor contracts
• Experience designing and implementing vendor governance frameworks and performance management
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including cost optimization and budgeting

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Exposure to international clients and diverse project portfolios
• Collaborative and supportive working culture focused on teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs
• Meaningful work contributing to patient safety and public health