Multi-Country Study Coordination Lead

Verian works with clients around the world, providing evidence, insights and advisory services to inspire the next generation of public policy and programmes. We work at the intersection of data, technology, and human understanding. We advise government departments, regulators, charities, and other public sector bodies to make the right decisions and improve people’s lives.Purpose of the role:The Multi-Country Study Coordination Lead will manage data collection costings and supplier relationships for multi-country studies, ensuring high-quality results. Responsibilities include pricing and supplier management, supporting tenders, engaging with suppliers, and coordinating fieldwork activities, ensuring alignment with project goals.Verian is looking for team member to lead the team. Successful candidate will specialise in all data collection related aspects of multi-country studies in various methodologies (face-to-face, online, telephone or mixed mode). This role focuses on 1. Pricing and supplier management and 2. Data collection (fieldwork) management.Typical projects you’d be involved in are prestigious social and political opinion multi-country surveys with data and evidence collection focus. You will work closely with local suppliers across Europe and beyond as well as our global teams and partners to deliver the best quality.Main Responsibilities Pricing and supplier management relatedSupport with Tenders: Develop RFQ materials based on the client specifications.Provide consultation on best practices, methodologies by market, and local nuances.Review technical documentation to ensure alignment with costs.Identify and list risks associated with data-collection costs, along with possible mitigations.Buying Services:Deliver firm and final competitive costs for complex projects involving multiple suppliers, often across multiple countries.Ensure alignment with legal and procurement teams on service procurement strategies.Lead on exchanges, briefings, and discussions with suppliers to validate quotes, ensuring specifications are understood and costs are reasonable.Negotiate better costs when necessary and manage rate cards.Key Supplier Account Management and Relationship Building:Manage relationships with the largest suppliers.Maintain KPIs and monitor performance, take action to improve KPIs working with the suppliers where necessary.Data collection (fieldwork) management relatedAct as main coordinator of activities and communication channel between central project team and the local data collection teamsCoordinate work among various teams to prepare for, conduct and close fieldworkCheck quality of fieldwork materials and inputs including survey script/program, translations, briefing materials, sampleMonitor fieldwork progress and quality based on pre-defined KPIsCoordinate timely corrective actions by respective teams where KPIs are not met.Support local teams with tools, processes and ways of working.Review project timelines and manage resource planningDocument tools and processes, proactively identify potential efficiencies and propose innovationsAdvise and consult team on feasibility and timelinesCollaborate with our teams for compliance and data protectionSupport the team in the ongoing projects and any other needed tasksRole Requirements University degree / Extensive experience in offline data collection and a good understanding and interest in social and political opinion research and data collection methodologies.Experience managing small teams or proven people management skillsStrong attention to detail and solid proficiency in Excel, including the use of pivot tables, lookup formulas and other advanced functions for analysis and reporting.Proven communication and coordination skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders and manage cross-functional collaboration.Strong supplier management and cost negotiation skillsProject management skills with focus on time and risk managementCreative, positive and problem-solving mindsetOpen-mindedness and cultural sensitivity in a multicultural environmentLanguage skills: Fluent in English (C1 or C2), any other European language is a plusHome based with expectation to come in monthly for team meetings

Created: 2025-07-23