Senior Outsourcing Manager

A rapidly expanding pharmaceutical company is seeking to recruit a Senior Outsourcing Manager to their office in Cambridge. The organisation specialises in developing treatments for unmet medical needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to bring expertise and skill to a highly prestigious organisation and bolster a career in the financial field.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations in order to finalise contracts that meet Company and Vendor criteria, and which are consistent with legal requirements and industry best practice and deliver efficiencies for the company.
• Carry out thorough analysis and research in order to make sound forecasting recommendations for the budgeting process.
• Ensure effective processes, tools and resources are utilised and complied with for checking, rebates, and final reconciliations in accordance with contracts.
• Provide timely and accurate Management Information to enable senior management decision-making.
• Apply Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Alliance Management best practice and working with departmental manager's drive 'key account' strategic supplier relationships.

• Support supplier governance to provide transparent oversight and supplier relationship and performance (including KPIs).
• Recommend solutions both internally and externally to continuously reduce risk, and improve the outsourcing experience in relation to quality, time and cost.
• Negotiate and maintain commercial agreements with key suppliers, including Master Service Agreements and Service Level Agreements.
• Lead the outsourcing and ongoing contract management of specific projects.
• Seek internal and external professional networking opportunities, to ensure Company develops industry leading sourcing and supplier management strategy and process.
• Accountable for identifying and implementing best practice, identifying risks and issues which impact on project progress.

Skills and Requirements:

• Experience of tender negotiations and vendor management in pharmaceuticals is essential.
• Direct experience of managing high value supplier contracts across a broad range of service areas, on a global basis and within both tactical and strategic supplier relationships.
• Expertise in the leadership of supplier relationships, governance and performance management (including KPIs, steering.
• Demonstrable multitasking, project management, and execution skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, including communication, presentation, persuasion, and influence.
• Good organisational skills, including efficiency, punctuality, and collaboration in a team environment.
• Proficiency with computer skills, such as MS Office.

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.

In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Sofia Amark at +44 2038618210 or upload your CV on our website - www.proclinical.com.

A full job description is available on request.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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