ODM-M2-12 Job Purpose: Manage the contracting process for global vendors and consultants across Scientific Affairs (SA) by driving the contracting process, invoice and accrual management. Support the deployment of an efficient and cost-effective outsourcing approach by ensuring Mundipharma is receiving services under the most competitive conditions. Provide process support to Scientific Affairs by managing audit responses, process / SOP development and process updates utilizing systems in use within the Company. Provide leadership and strategic direction to Vendor Management group within Scientific Affairs. Key Responsibilities: Manage Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) activities in Scientific Affairs and support contract negotiations with vendors. Financial administration; monitoring invoice payments, raising purchase requisitions (PR) & eCAFs for approval and uploading these into the finance system. Managing the process of tracking spend against PRs/POs and proactively updating PRs/POs where required. Work with the function leads, business stakeholder (e.g. Legal, Quality and Finance) and procurement for new vendor assessment and compliance checks where applicable. Collaborate with the function and finance team to ensure effective budget tracking and management, proactively seek efficiencies where possible. Monitor Purchase Orders, values for contracts and running rates / accruals for key vendors/projects. Following Procurement processes, ensure that the MSA and SoW with all key vendors are put in place and maintained up to date and appropriate for the activities they perform. Line manage and lead Vendor Management group in Scientific Affairs. Support Scientific Affairs with management of processes and SOPs. Additional Job Description: Primary Location: GB Cambridge Job Posting Date: 2024-12-19 Job Type: Permanent