Vendor Governance Lead

Switzerland, Zug, Rotkreuz RDI

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• Job facts

The “Vendor Governance Lead” works directly with the Head of Partner & Vendor Management (P&VM) to build a world class Vendor Management Organization for Roche Diagnostics’ Solution Integration and Services (SIS) function. This is a key role that ensures a holistic vendor acquisition lifecycle that is effectively managed to drive innovation while maximizing our investments. The ideal candidate has a flair for stakeholder management and a proven ability to maintain effective vendor relationships in complex global matrix environments.

The Challenge

P&VM takes ownership of, and is accountable for streamlined interactions between internal and external stakeholders. We work closely together with our internal partners/departments/teams and strive to be the trusted advisor and natural go-to partner for vendor relationship matters. Roche SIS is currently in the process of transforming its P&VM function to become truly embedded in the business and able to execute on the above. The Vendor Governance Lead is a high-visibility role that will enable P&VM to orchestrate vendor interactions that creates symbiotic relationships between vendors and SIS, ultimately creating a climate that fosters innovation.

The impact

Effective engagement of partners and vendors is recognized as a key enabler in SIS’ evolution towards becoming a provider of integrated solutions. As the P&VM Governance lead you will create the infrastructure that will guide all stakeholders through the relationship lifecycle, ensure issues are mitigated and resolved, and maximizes the value of the relationship for all parties. Once proven successful in SIS, we can provide valuable insights into the group-wide ecosystem of vendor management teams.

What to expect

You will find a challenging, positive and stimulating multicultural working environment. You will be working closely together with highly motivated colleagues from a variety of backgrounds that share a passion for creating technology that improves lives. As part of the SIS team you will have a major impact on how we transform and shape P&VM, and representing the SIS organization in front of our key vendors.

Main responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and enhance a world class Vendor Management governance program that supports the SIS and P&VM strategic priorities


• Define and manage the governance process and implement the needed infrastructure


• Rally internal and external stakeholders around compelling information that you assemble, and meetings that you facilitate, always with a focus on enhancing interactions.


• Actively contribute to a culture of solutions-focus, progress, innovation, and collaboration with vendors in the pursuit of mutual benefit.

To be successful in this role, you need to bring:

• A relevant bachelor degree with significant exposure to similar environments; Relevant postgraduate degree is definitely advantageous


• Significant experience working in a complex international multicultural environment. Experience within the pharmaceutical / life sciences industry is a plus


• A proven track record of delivering Vendor Management services across the entire lifecycle, with an appetite for innovative approaches


• Strong proven stakeholder management skills at senior management level, a bridge-builder.


• Change agent with gravitas that is able to positively influence stakeholders and colleagues, also without mandate or reporting lines


• Excellent soft skills, highly empathetic, and an effective communicator


• Fluency in English (oral and written) is essential. Fluent in German is an asset.

Contact:
Recruiting Team Switzerland: +41 61 682 2550

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

• Who we areRoche Diagnostics International Ltd in Rotkreuz is one of the world's leading providers of diagnostic system solutions for clinics, laboratories and doctors' offices. The company employs over 2200 people in Rotkreuz and is one of Roche Diagnostics' main sites. Read more.
  
  Roche is an equal opportunity employer.


• Job facts
  
  
  
  • Location Switzerland, Zug, Rotkreuz RDI
  
  
  • Function
  
  
  • Subfunction
  
  
  • Schedule Full time
  
  
  • Job level Manager with direct reports
  
  
  • Job type Regular
  
  
  • Division Diagnostics
  
  
  • Posted since 2018/10/09
  
  
  • Job-ID 201810-123457
  
  


• Get in touchMr. Eric Urner


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