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Manager, Vendor Outsourcing

Net2Source

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • $64.75–$71.94 Per Hour
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Description

Join a Global Leader in Workforce Solutions – Net2Source Inc.
Who We Are
Net2Source Inc. isn't just another staffing company, we're a powerhouse of innovation, connecting top talent with the right opportunities. Recognized for 300% growth in the past three years, we operate in 34 countries with a global team of 5,500+. Our mission? To bridge the talent gap with precision—Right Talent. Right Time. Right Place. Right Price.

Title-Manager, Vendor Outsourcing
Location-Parsippany, NJ (HM Site); Foster City, CA; Santa Monica, CA
Duration- 12 months contract 
HYBRID - Onsite 3 days a week - T/W/Th
  • Client is currently seeking an industry leader for Manager, Vendor Outsourcing within our Development Business Operations department. The Manager will have the opportunity to lead sourcing and contracting for full service CRO contracts within Oncology.
  • This position will be responsible to develop and maintain sourcing plans, as well as sourcing events and contracting in a clinical research environment.
  • This role will be responsible for the sourcing, contracting, including, facilitating vendor selection, RFI, RFP, contracting, and qualification with a focus on CRO services outsourced in support of clinical trials.
The core responsibilities and skills required for this position include but is not limited to:
Delivery Excellence
  • Is an expert in contract management and had a history of implementing and executing category roadmaps and sourcing plans
  • Develops global clinical developmentvendor strategy for a program or therapeutic areas
  • Manages contract and sourcing activities for clinical development programs providing consistent customer service and delivering quantitative value through cost savings and transformation/innovation
  • Manages the contract negotiation process across the entire life cycle including RFI, vendor identification, RFP, vendor selection decision, contracting negotiation, performance monitoring, change orders, and ensures proper closeout of agreements to maximize contract value and achieve target savings
  • Ensure the vendor selection process is compliant by managing risks
  • Partners with other functions such as Compliance, Legal and Regulatory as necessary
  • Collaborates with internal customers in vendor bidding and proposal development (RFP creation and analysis)
  • Partners with internal customers to develop study specifications and leverages benchmarking tools as appropriate
  • Translates business requirements into vendor capabilities and develops recommendations for vendor selection for a program or therapeutic area
  • Is an SME in resolving complex issues relating to contract negotiation and management?
  • Oversees the identification, selection and management of global external service providers
  • Leads Vendor bid defense meetings
  • Manages the contract negotiation process for complex or high value contracts
  • Demonstrates strong understanding of regulatory and legal issues pertinent to clinical development
  • Is project focused and works with a sense of urgency
Strategic Thinking
  • Ability to understand, analyze and develop recommendations from multiple complex sources such as financial and operational perspectives
  • Influence vendor selection with stakeholders at the project team level
Innovation
  • Identifies, develops, and deploys best practices in vendor selection, cost containment, and category management practices
  • Leverages prior experience with external benchmarking, industry best practices, and technology for continuous improvement
Problem Solving
  • Takes ownership of issues from problem identification to successful resolution, testing recommendations for reasonableness
  • Triages study-level vendor management issues; escalates high-risk issues to appropriate stakeholders
  • Translates trends in operational and systematic issues and develops solutions with sustainability in mind to ensure roadblocks are removed during study start-up
Influence and Partnership
  • Engage with study team leadership to drive sourcing strategy, compliance, and continued partnership
  • Exhibits competency in regularly establishing relationships with internal and external cross functional teams, such as clinical operations, legal, finance, compliance
  • Partners with internal stakeholders working on contracts in resolving complex issues relating to contract negotiation or management
  • Manages study level vendor relationships in conjunction with Clinical Operations
Decision Making
  • Delivers value by developing business solutions by translating requirements into effective sourcing solutions, contractual terms and process improvements
  • Asks probing questions to uncover business needs and recommends solutions (e.g., negotiating timelines while maintaining standards)
  • Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions related to clinical vendor agreement negotiations and escalations
  • Consolidates data across functions according to business requirements and recommends vendors to senior leadership for endorsement
  • Resolves vendor project management issues (e.g., operational challenges including scoping issues) by identifying and addressing deviations from established protocols
  • Identifies operational and systematic issues, including frequency and escalates to the appropriate level
Communication
  • Excellent communication skills and comfort level interacting with internal and external teams across all levels, including regular interface with stakeholders and leadership team members
  • As necessary, trains internal stakeholders in contract budgeting, development, and administration
Capabilities and Requirements
  • Experience in providing thought leadership and consistent customer service
  • Expertise in the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process, including RFx, contract negotiation and change order management
  • Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the clinical research process and the regulatory environment across functions
  • Demonstrated leadership skills while working in fast paced and changing environment
  • Financial acumen to review, analyze and understand cost drivers of complex budgets
  • Legal, clinical operations and regulatory acumen
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
  • Relevant experience with a BA or MS in a relevant discipline
  • MBA or JD preferred
  • PMP/CPSM certification or equivalent a plus
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
Why Work With Us?
We believe in more than just jobs—we build careers. At Net2Source, we champion leadership at all levels, celebrate diverse perspectives, and empower you to make an impact. Think work-life balance, professional growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas matter.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity
Net2Source is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a workplace where diverse talents and perspectives are valued. We make all employment decisions based on merit, ensuring a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Awards & Recognition
• America's Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%)
• Fastest-Growing Staffing Firm by Staffing Industry Analysts
• INC 5000 List for Eight Consecutive Years
• Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal
• Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1

Numbers & Facts

LocationParsippany, NJ
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Salary$64.75–$71.94 Per Hour
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Websitehttp://www.net2source.com

About Company

Net2Source Inc. is a Global Workforce Management Solutions Company, headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ with its local offices in Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado and Michigan and its global operations in Canada, UK, Europe, UAE, Malaysia, Australia, China, Singapore and India. Net2Source offers a wide gamut of consulting solutions customized to specific client needs including but not limited to Application Development, Workforce Management and Project Consulting. Whether it’s a Fortune client, whether it’s a System Implementer or whether it is a Start -up, our recipe to success – Exceed expectations! Under promise, over deliver.

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