Viscadia

Viscadia is a leading professional services firm focused exclusively on pharmaceutical and biotech forecasting. We are a rapidly growing firm, comprised of driven, collegial, and intellectually curious individuals. Our team of experts come with many years of experience from the healthcare industry and/or the consulting space.

Vendor Management Specialist

India

At Viscadia, we are driving decisions one forecast at a time.
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, accurate forecasting is crucial. It shapes mergers and acquisitions, guides product demand strategies, influences pricing models, and ultimately determines the success or failure of organizations. That is where we come in.

Viscadia is not just a management consulting firm; we are empowering life sciences companies with unparalleled clarity and confidence with comprehensive forecasting solutions.

Why Choose Viscadia?
Our team is stacked with industry-leading experts with decades of experience. We excel at not only meeting but anticipating and exceeding our clients’ needs. Since our inception in 2010, Viscadia has established itself as a trusted partner to some of the largest firms in the life sciences sector.

Global Presence, Global Impact 
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, with additional offices in Boston, Lucerne (Switzerland), and Delhi (India), our global footprint supports our growing team of 80+ professionals. Our expanding client roster and the increasing demand for our expertise signify an exciting phase of growth for Viscadia.

Join Our Journey 
We are seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute and help propel us to new heights. If you are ready to make a significant impact and be part of a team that is shaping the future of forecasting in life sciences, we invite you to explore opportunities with Viscadia.

Role Overview
As Vendor Management Specialist , you will be instrumental in selecting, onboarding, and managing vendors, ensuring alignment with our business needs. This role is ideal for someone with strong negotiation skills, a solutions-focused mindset, and a keen eye for detail, ready to establish strategic partnerships that support our organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Vendor Selection & Onboarding

  • Identify, source, and empanel vendors to meet organizational needs.
  • Conduct due diligence, including comprehensive risk assessments, background checks, and reference verifications.

Contract Management & Negotiation

  • Lead contract negotiations, secure favorable terms, and ensure renewals are managed efficiently.

Vendor Performance Management

  • Monitor and evaluate vendor performance regularly, focusing on quality, reliability, and alignment with operational goals.
  • Implement performance improvement plans for underperforming vendors and manage the escalation process as needed.

Relationship Management & Strategic Partnerships

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with vendors, fostering collaboration and long-term partnerships.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to understand and align vendor services with business requirements.

Contract/Vendor Compliance

  • Ensure vendor adherence to company policies and industry regulations, including legal standards.
  • Innovate processes to enhance vendor performance and streamline operations for optimal efficiency.

Benefits Administration

  • Serve as SPOC for queries on all the Vendor managed programs like Employee health and life insurance, Fitness program, Housekeeping, Office admin vendors etc.
  • Facilitate Benefits orientation for new hires

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in vendor management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • Prior experience in vendor management is a must.
  • Experience with insurance vendors and administrative, legal, facility etc.
  • Excellent negotiation, contract management, and relationship building skills.
  • Outcome driven with high attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

BENEFITS

  • Attractive Relocation & Home Office Set-Up Benefits
  • Attractive Long-Term Incentive Bonuses over & above CTC*
  • Gratuity applicable as per The Gratuity Act, over & above CTC.
  • Comprehensive health & term insurance packages
  • Generous Leave policy including but not limited to: Sick leave, casual leave, earned leave, bereavement leave, maternity & paternity leave
  • Wellness benefits
    • Gym subscriptions
    • Attractive health & wellness packages

 

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