Job Overview

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Manage the full lifecycle of vendor relationships, focusing on aligning contracts to current operational needs• Identification of contractual gaps with critical suppliers and implementing contracts where needed.• Responsible for raising requisitions and coordinating with Global Procurement and executing purchase orders, expediting consumables, raw materials, accessories, lab supplies, parts and related services• Vendor management including performance reviews, metrics, process improvements, annual business reviews, and collaboration on process improvement.• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through competitive sourcing, contract negotiation, and process improvements• Support operations teams in obtaining information relating to product specifications.• Serve as the primary relationship owner, fostering a positive and collaborative partnership with venders• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all vendor contracts, conducting thorough contract reviews• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to lead the onboarding and integration of new vendors, ensuring strategic alignment, operational readiness and seamless product delivery.• Coordinate internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to address specialized topics as needed.• Function as the primary escalation point for critical issues and customer pain points related to supply.• Liaise with the Quality Assurance (QA) team on change management processes and ensure all Supplier Quality Agreements are in place.• Facilitate and coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment.• Lead the vendor selection process, coordinating input from QA, finance and technical teams, and other critical stakeholders.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES• Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of securing favorable terms• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with vendors and internal stakeholders.• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess vendor performance and resolve complex issues• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills to manage multiple contracts and vendor relationships simultaneously.• Proficiency with vendor management software (VMS) and Microsoft Office Suite• Familiarity with industry-specific regulation and quality standards (e.g., in pharmaceutical, biotech, etc.)

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related Technical Field.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in vendor management, procurement, sourcing, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and management, including a solid understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contractual terms.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with third-party vendors.
Experience in vendor selection and performance review processes, including the ability to analyze performance metrics and drive process improvement.
Experience with change management and ensuring compliance with quality assurance (QA) and regulatory requirements, especially concerning supplier agreements.

The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including but not limited to, experience, skills, education and location.