Vendor & Process Manager – Clinical Supply
Contracting – Brabant Wallon
Your responsibilities:
- Ensure sustainable and cost-effective study implementation into the company network of vendors and critical suppliers to ensure optimal supply, including, management of the model allowing the selection of the partner
- Selection of the partner for the new and ongoing studies including, budget management and price negotiation (rate cards) for the new studies, including, definition of the deal framework, negotiation and execution of key agreements, with internal stakeholders (procurement, legal, operations, …)
- Accountable to define and maintain vendor/supplier management governance, in line with ENG governance, to ensure efficient and agile vendor management for DCS supply
- Interpret, translate, integrate policies and regulatory guidance into effective processes and procedures
- Liaison with other team, governance body from other part of the organization to ensure global alignment on the strategy and governance
- Lead the transversal “Vendor Team” of applicable vendors or suppliers to ensure optimal and efficient management of the operational activities with vendors/suppliers.
- Drive investigation strategy/execution in close collaboration with CTS QA.
- Act as an escalation point of contact for Vendor/Supplier and ensure any concerns / issues / deviations / complaints are addressed and action plans are defined.
- Maintain strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders and seek to proactively communicate on ongoing studies
- Seek and lead continuous improvements, develop and communicate process and documentation improvement initiatives
Your profile:
- Experience in supply chain and logistics, especially with 3PL and customs.
- Understanding of GDP/GMP concepts.
- Fluent in French & English
- Physical presence in Belgium is required (not compatible with full remote).
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry or clinical trials.
- Familiarity with IT tools (SAP not essential).
- APICS – CPIM certification (preferred).
- Experience in vendor management and cost negotiation.
Our offer:
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We kindly invite you to apply or send me your CV, [email protected]