Global Clinical Procurement Manager

PSI is looking for a business orientated Clinical Procurement Manager to join our global Vendor Management this role you will develop tools and systems for vendor cost analysis ongoing assessment and benchmarking. You will report into the Director Vendor Management and support the development and implementation of PSIs clinical procurement strategy.Responsibilities Vendor ManagementProvide support for the vendor evaluation/selection process from a cost/commercial terms and market competitiveness perspective.Review market options for vendors and benchmarking of PSI vendor costs.Support the vendor contracting process (MSAs and Work Orders with various stakeholders.Support the monitoring of vendor performance conducts cost analysis and KPI review.Ensure vendor cost compliance with contracts across clinical trials at PSI.Assess regulatory and operational risks associated with vendors.Quality Control & Quality AssuranceSupport audit participation and inspections.Develop and implement processes for the procurement function.Support processes to ensure vendors comply with GCP FDA EMA and other relevant regulations.Develop vendor specific KPIs related to cost aspects and monitors ongoing performance.Business DevelopmentAssist in business development tasks (client meetings vendor shows vendor cost representations etc).Develop and oversee process requests for proposals to PSI vendors.Evaluate vendor proposals and costs to ensure PSI expectations are met.Qualifications : College or University Degree.Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or to be working towards it is a plus.At least 6 years clinical research experience.At least 4 years experience in vendor procurement proposal review clinical trial operations or working alongside or managing vendors. C1 level in EnglishProficiency in MS Office applications.Additional Information : PSI is a passionate organically grown and award-winning full-service CRO who dares to be different. As a dynamic and global company we bring together more than 3000 driven and dedicated experts across 60 countries working collectively to help make a positive impact on patient lives.  How are we differentPSI is privately owned by the very people who founded the company more than 25 years ago and theyre still working here today. As a result we have grown organically around the globe and have kept our company fully independent giving us significant advantages and freedoms.  Being a Part of the TeamAs a part of the PSI team you will have a fair degree of ownership and autonomy to make nuanced country-and department-specific adjustments while nurturing the global PSI culture that unites us across six continents.You will receive continuous support from your global peers and join a fast-paced innovative and results-oriented working environment with lean communication lines. We pride ourselves on being approachable receptive to new ideas and open to feedback.Growth OpportunitiesPSI is proud to invest in our people from entry-level team members to senior leaders helping you identify and hone your unique strengths at every step of your career. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.The PSI Advantage PSI CRO has been named a 2022 CRO Leadership Award Champion in the categories of Compatibility Quality and Reliability across two respondent groups (Overall and Small Pharma). This is the fourth year in a row that PSI CRO received CRO Leadership Awards in all 5 categories also including Expertise and Capabilities. The CRO Leadership Awards are presented by Life Sciences Leader and Clinical Leader based on research conducted by ISR reports. The awards recognize CROs that are voted by sponsors to meet or exceed expectations.Unique OpportunityIf youre looking to advance your career in clinical research at a company growing organically into new regions around the world we would love to hear from you Global CROs dont expand their business to new locations every day so dont miss your chance.Remote Work : YesEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Bidding,Integration,Christmas Temporary,ABB,Elevator Maintenance,Application Engineering Department / Functional Area: Vendor Management Experience: years Vacancy: 1