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At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
In this role as a Procurement IT Category Manager, you will support strong vendor relationships with key providers, as well as, with key internal stakeholders in order to achieve seamless collaboration between Parexel vendors and internal project leaders and study teams.
***IT CATEGORY MANAGEMENT experience with a focus on HARDWARE and TELECOM is REQUIRED*
As a Procurement IT Category Manager, you will act as an advisor, providing guidance and advice to the category managers and other internal business owners.
You will successfully identify cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives. Furthermore, you will implement measures to optimize procurement processes, such as contract standardization and automation. You will track and analyze procurement data to identify trends and areas for improvement while collaborating with finance and other departments to develop and monitor cost-saving initiatives.
Additionally, you will advise on contract negotiations, vendor selection, and risk assessment, while supporting category managers and business owners in addressing complex procurement issues.
Skills:
***IT CATEGORY MANAGEMENT experience with a focus on HARDWARE is REQUIRED*
**Preferred 5 years of IT Category Management/Strategic Procurement/Vendor Management experience**
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Experience in developing and implementing procurement processes, strategies, and best practices with strong contract management skills.
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Ability to foster and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
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Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to procurement processes.
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Analytical in nature with excellent communication skills - strong interpersonal, negotiation ability with exceptional problem-solving skills.
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Ability to conduct market research and analysis
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Proficiency in using procurement software and tools
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Solid understanding of finance and cost-saving principles
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Strong organizational, attention to detail and effective time management skills
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively multi-task.
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Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Required Knowledge and Experience:
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Ideal candidates would have experience within the field of clinical vendor operational delivery (ex: Laboratories, Interactive Response Technology, Electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments, Translations) or hands on experience in the management of clinical vendor services.
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Preferred at least 5 years IT Category Management/Strategic Procurement/Vendor Management experience. ***IT Category Management experience with a focus on hardware/telecom is REQUIRED**
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Experience in managing the scoping of clinical vendor services for complex sponsor protocols and familiarity with vendor startup/operational activities during maintenance phase.
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Experience in working with multiple stakeholders, including sponsors, in the development and finalization of vendor scope of service
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Demonstrated experience in conducting difficult conversations and negotiating with sponsors as well as vendors
Education:
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Educated to a bachelor’s degree level
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Preferred background in a life science, pharmacy, health-related discipline, business administration, management, IT, Nursing or other relevant experience within clinical vendor management required.
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What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com.
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