Procurement and Outsourcing Manager

  • he purpose of this job is to work with Clients teams to assess, select, negotiate and execute contracts.
  • To develop finance-based performance metrics to be used for Vendor performance assessments and tracking.

  • Create
    study-level budget of clinical development projects by utilizing
    benchmark data and by gathering information from clinical development
    functional departments.
  • Performs financial reconciliation and negotiation of Vendor contracts prior to study termination and contract closure.
  • Manages all aspects of sourcing and negotiating Vendor contracts to ensure that the contracts are cost effective.
  • Provides
    oversight of Vendor contracts, change orders and invoices and works
    with the Vendor for resolution of all issues/ discrepancies.
  • Support the Outsourcing & Procurement Management department maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and central files.
  • Coordinate the signing process and tracking of confidential disclosure agreements, contracts and change orders.
  • Update departmental database (Quickbase) as required. Create costing analyses via CROCAS, Grants Manager or similar systems.
  • Negotiate, process and Manage 3rd Party vendor contracts/Amendments.
  • Strategic sourcing environment and strong negotiation skills
  • Education: Bachelors’ Degree in Life Sciences preferred. Minimum 5 years
    in outsourcing, health sciences or related field (Oncology clinical
    trials). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to
    multitask; detail oriented; good organization skills.

    Prior procurement experience supporting Oncology CRO outsourcing in the Pharma Industry is a must


    $65/hr

    12 months

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