Tech Vendor Management

Description Tech Vendor Management About Astellas At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people. We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make. Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division. We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked. We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives. From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners. The Opportunity As Supplier Relationship Management Specialist, you will design, implement, and document a comprehensive IT SRM program for DigitalX. You will manage key supplier relationships, oversee performance, stakeholder satisfaction, and governance to drive innovation, compliance, and operational excellence across the DigitalX supplier base. Hybrid Working At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver. Responsibilities Develop and launch a global IT SRM framework including segmentation, governance, performance management, and innovation tracking. Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of IT suppliers. Manage contract lifecycle activities (renewals, amendments, negotiations). Utilize SRM platforms (e.g., Vizibl, ServiceNow, Ariba) to automate reporting and enable real-time visibility into supplier performance. Essential Knowledge & Experience Proven experience in IT supplier management, preferably in the pharmaceutical / life sciences or other highly regulated industry. Experience designing and operationalizing SRM programs at scale. Strong understanding of IT contract structures, compliance, and risk management. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across global teams. Strong Microsoft Office skills (MS Excel, in particular). Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field. Preferred Skills & Knowledge: Advanced Degree (e.g. Master of Business Administration). Consulting Experience. Experience working in the Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry. ServiceNow experience. Experience with Data Analytics and Visualization tools (e.g Qlik, Power BI, etc.). Additional Information Type of role: This is a permanent role Location: UK This role follows a hybrid working model, blending home-based work with a minimum of 1 day per quarter in the office (to be confirmed based on primary location and business need). Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. This position may require travel domestically and/or internationally. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beware of recruitment scams impersonating Astellas recruiters or representatives. Authentic communication will only originate from an official Astellas LinkedIn profile or a verified company email address. If you encounter a fake profile or anything suspicious, report it promptly to LinkedIn's support team through LinkedIn Help.