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RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client seeking remote candidates for a Senior Associate Supplier Performance Management position in Newbury Park, CA.
Summary:The purpose of this role is to ensure timely and accurate support, oversight and maintenance of R&D Global Development Operations (GDO) Supplier Performance Management (SPM) processes, documents and tools.Main Responsibilities: Provide administrative support for supplier evaluation and qualification activities Organize/support required internal meetings (e.g. monthly team meetings and bi-annual face-to-face meetings) and external functional management supplier meetings (monthly and quarterly) Assist with management of supplier governance related documents (e.g. SOPs, Guides, QRGs, meeting minutes, qualification reports) Act as owner/administrator for maintenance and development of internal SharePoint Online sites Maintain Microsoft Access & Excel databases and email distribution lists Support submission and maintenance of documents to electronic Trial Master File (Veeva Clinical) Support inspection readiness activities (e.g. compiling documentation pre-requests, database clean-up) Lead/support SPM related third-party actions (e.g. IS risk assessment requests, creation of Purchase Orders, requests for signatures through DocuSign) Support SPM governance activities, including input into operating reviews, collection and reporting of metrics Support supplier issue management or other identified SPM quality issues Contribute to departmental and cross-functional initiatives and special projects as identified by management or business need Support new staff on-boarding activitiesREQUIREMENTS: 5+ years of experience preferably in R&D/pharmaceutical industry, with knowledge of supplier/vendor management and/or general GxP quality compliance Strong computer & Microsoft Office skills and experience creating/maintaining SharePoint Online sites Strong Project management and organizational skills, as well as experience organizing and managing meetings and teams Ability to work independently and as a team player, demonstrating excellent collaboration and people management skills Experience in working with virtual teams within different regions and cultures Proficient in discerning, high quality verbal and written communication Experience in Veeva systems (Veeva Clinical eTMF or Veeva QualityDocs) Experience with creating and managing SmartSheets, MS Teams or similar collaboration tools Experience with using DocuSign and Microsoft AccessSoft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Communicates effectively and has a problem-solving mindset High attention to detail/reporting accuracy, while also able to focus on the overall problem/solution Completes projects and makes decisions with minimal direction Ability prioritize when needed to complete assignments Tolerance of ambiguous situations Provides analyses and recommendations to support decisions by team management Time management skillsKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Vacancy expired!