GxP Assets & Vendor Contract Manager

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Repair & Maintenance Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

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We are searching for the best talent for a GxP Assets & Vendor Contracts Manager to join our team in Raritan, NJ.

Summary:

The GxP Assets & Vendor Contracts Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Raritan site’s manufacturing operations by managing vendor and contractor services for critical GxP assets. This role is responsible for creating and managing Scope of Work (SOW), ensuring contractors are properly certified, and standardizing asset lists for improved management. The manager oversees vendor performance, plans service activities, and ensures all services meet GxP and EHS standards. Additionally, the role involves benchmarking, vendor communication, and defining MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) strategies. The GxP Asset Contract Manager reports to the Senior Manager of Technical Services and works on identifying opportunities to bring internal capabilities in-house, supporting SOP development, and fostering innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop clear, comprehensive Scope of Work (SOW) documents for vendor services and projects.

• Ensure all contractors and vendors are certified according to site standards (EHS & Compliance).

• Standardize the asset list across the site for improved asset management and lifecycle planning.

• Monitor vendor performance and service delivery, utilizing data analytics to develop performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Manage qualification services for assets, including planning, execution, and review of documentation to ensure GxP and regulatory compliance.

• Conduct benchmarking activities to identify best practices and optimize vendor performance.

• Analyze vendor performance data regularly, develop and monitor KPIs, and leverage insights to drive process improvements.

• Serve as the primary vendor contact for assets or parts that are being phased out or are obsolete.

• Define and implement the MRO strategy for assets supported by vendors, ensuring cost-effective and reliable maintenance.

• Oversee the creation and review of vendor-provided Preventive Maintenance (PM) documentation, ensuring accuracy and technical quality.

• Support the development of SOPs related to vendor and asset management within the Technical Services team.

• Identify opportunities to bring internal capabilities in-house to improve efficiency, control, and costs.

• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging new ideas and technologies to improve asset management and vendor performance.

• Develop and monitor KPIs to track performance, support continuous improvement, and drive operational excellence.

• Deliver clear, impactful presentations and written reports to communicate performance, insights, and improvement initiatives effectively.