Vendor Manager

Veristat

. Manage Veristat’s vendor lifecycle end-to-end, from vendor identification and proposal support through selection, qualification, negotiation, and contract execution.

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in vendor management and procurement, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance management in clinical research and life sciences. Proven ability to develop KPIs and maintain relationships with vendors while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Vendor ManagementStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationPerformance ManagementClinical Research Experience

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Hard Skills

Vendor Lifecycle ManagementProcurementContractingKPI DevelopmentPerformance Improvement PlansRisk AssessmentMarket Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationTeamworkConflict ResolutionProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVendor/Procurement Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchCROPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyLife Sciences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Veristat’s vendor lifecycle end-to-end, from vendor identification and proposal support through selection, qualification, negotiation, and contract execution.
Lead global strategic sourcing and procurement activities, including activities supporting clinical trials conducted for Veristat’s sponsors.
Develop and maintain relationships with contracted vendors.
Serve as a key point of contact for vendor performance concerns and escalations.
Establish and maintain vendor performance measures, including KPIs and scorecards.
Monitor vendor performance and market trends.
Evaluate new and emerging vendors to maintain a strong, competitive, and high-performing vendor network.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote working
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plans
Applicable bonus