Head of Vendor Management / Associate Director

📋 Description

• Lead and develop the Vendor Management and Commercial Outsourcing function, establishing a
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align vendor capabilities with
• Develop and implement a centralized vendor management and procurement strategy across business
• Build and maintain strategic vendor partnerships that support business objectives, service quality
• Contribute to senior management discussions, strategic planning, and decisions concerning
• Serve as the senior escalation point for vendor disputes, performance concerns, and other

🎯 Requirements

• Significant professional experience in Vendor Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing
• A proven track record of developing, managing, and optimizing high-performing vendor and supplier
• 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, performance management
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Exposure to international clients and diverse project portfolios
• A collaborative and supportive working culture focused on teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in pharmacovigilance and regulatory
• Meaningful work that contributes to patient safety and public health