[Remote] Associate Manager, Vendor Relationship Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KPS Life is hiring a remote-based Associate Manager, Vendor & Relationship Management dedicated to one of their sponsor clients. The role involves providing operational and relationship management support for Functional Service Provider and Staff Augmentation engagements, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities • Support the management of Functional Service Provider (FSP) and Staff Augmentation engagements • Maintain accurate tracking of vendor data, including headcount, FTEs, contract status, and related metrics • Assist with onboarding and implementation of new vendor engagements • Support governance activities and ongoing vendor oversight initiatives • Partner with the Senior Manager, Vendor & Relationship Management to support the overall Vendor Engagement Program • Coordinate Staff Augmentation onboarding and offboarding activities • Communicate onboarding timelines and logistics with internal stakeholders • Request and assign Workday Position IDs and assist with resource-related inquiries • Schedule and coordinate vendor governance meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and track action items • Partner with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to support vendor operations • Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external vendors to ensure efficient execution of vendor engagement processes • Support continuous improvement of vendor management processes and documentation Skills • 3+ years of experience in vendor management, business analysis, project coordination, or a related role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or health sciences industry • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong project management and business process documentation skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint • Experience with SharePoint and AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude • Knowledge of vendor relationship management best practices and compliance standards • Bachelor's degree preferred • Experience supporting vendor relationships, outsourcing programs, or Staff Augmentation/FSP models preferred • Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience strongly preferred • Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft Copilot or Claude is preferred Company Overview • KPS Life is a functional service solution that improves efficiency, lowers trial costs, and gives the sponsor strategic control. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.kpslife.com/. Apply To This Job