Vendor Category Expert

4 weeks ago

England, United Kingdom IQVIA Full time
Vendor Category Expert - Radio-Ligand Therapy (RLT) - Sponsor dedicated

Job Description Summary Job Overview:
• Reviewing of the vendor and category related specific sections of the protocol, ensure vendor expertise is leveraged when refining specifications towards Final Protocol
• Contributing to development of Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to facilitate bid process and selection of Vendors.
• Quote/Proposal review in collaboration with procurement (and vendor). If required, support contract negotiations.
• Vendor budget review of final quotes
• Accountable for Vendor cost control, budget review, invoice reconciliation and PO close-out
• Ensures all submission documents are provided by vendor, as required, to countries participating in a study
• Works closely with trial and monitoring teams to understand site requirements for study participation
• Ensures changes to country and site plans are consistently shared with vendors for start up, resupply and close out. Supports amendment of vendor contracts with Procurement team
• Optimizing a frontloaded and timely study start-up process in support of a timely site readiness
• Vendor service excellence at study level, ensures vendors meet quality and service level standards in their service delivery for the trial
• Acts as escalation point for vendor-related query management
• Pro-actively creates and maintains vendor related risk maps with contingency plan for documentation in FIRST
• Follow-up with countries and Hubs for their vendor-related risks and issues
• Document issues identified with vendor oversight / performance in FIRST tool and implements and monitors corrective actions.
• Drive root cause analysis of supplier performance issues and look for trending
• Supports the implementation of standards, templates, tools, and processes for vendors for defined categories
• Using Unified Vendor Portal (UVP) to manage vendor service delivery
• Supports practice leaders in improvement projects and learning loops
• Collaborate across TRD, SSO and VPG to provide data for vendor qualification efforts
• Review and approve invoices against activity
• In partnership with the vendor, develop site and monitor training material, and attend/support training if needed Qualifications:
• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
• Problem solving - Problem solving skills.
• Organization - Planning, time management and prioritization skills.
• Prioritization - Ability to handle conflicting priorities.
• Quality - Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Results-oriented approach to work delivery and output.
• Leadership - Good influencing and negotiation skills. Good judgment and decision-making skills. Effective mentoring and training skills, fostering learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues.
• IT skills - Good software and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Collaboration - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
• Cross-collaboration - Ability to work across geographies displaying a high awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
• IQVIA Core Competencies - Ability to demonstrate all IQVIA competencies (Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, innovation, Ownership).

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