Manager, Vendor Management
At TFS HealthScience · London, United Kingdom; Berlin, Germany; Lisboa, Portugal; Lund, Sweden; Stockholm, Sweden; Madrid, Spain; Barcelona, Sp…
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Where you’ll work
Hybrid, based in Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid or 4 more
“London, United Kingdom”
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“Berlin, Germany”
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“Lisboa, Portugal”
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“Lund, Sweden”
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“Stockholm, Sweden”
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“Madrid, Spain”
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The job board lists it as hybrid.
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- Posted
- 4 September 2026
- First seen by us
- 3 November 2026
- Last checked
- 16 hours ago
Job description
From TFS HealthScience’s job post, as they wrote it.
TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.
Join Our Team as a Manager, Vendor Management, home-based in any the following countries: Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK
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As part of our CDS deparment teams you will be working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals.
The Manager, Vendor Management will lead governance, oversight and performance management activities for an assigned vendor portfolio, ensuring vendors deliver quality, value and compliance while supporting business objectives and enterprise Vendor Management goals.
Key responsibilities
* Manage assigned vendor portfolios and governance activities.
* Lead vendor performance reviews, business reviews and escalation activities.
* Manage vendor qualification and lifecycle oversight, including onboarding, renewals and offboarding.
* Manage vendor risks and support mitigation activities.
* Support cost control, benchmarking and optimisation initiatives.
* Manage commercial reviews and optimisation opportunities within the vendor and supplier portfolio.
* Support contract governance and commercial reviews.
* Analyse and report on portfolio risks, trends and opportunities.
* Contribute to portfolio optimisation and preferred supplier initiatives.
* Support implementation of Vendor Management processes, standards and governance frameworks.
* Contribute to capability development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Position requirements
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* +6/7 years of relevant experience in Vendor Management, Procurement, Operations, Quality or related functions
* Experience managing supplier or vendor relationships.
* Experience leading governance and performance management activities.
* Experience managing stakeholder relationships across multiple functions.
* Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills.
What We Offer
We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients
A Bit More About Us
Our journey began over 30 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 600 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 50 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology and Ophthalmology.
Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.
Together we make a difference.
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