What you will be doing:

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with ICON's operational goals and objectives.
• Managing supplier selection processes, negotiations, and contract management to secure the best terms and conditions for the organization.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify procurement needs and optimize sourcing strategies for clinical trial materials and services.
• Monitoring procurement performance metrics to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Staying current with industry trends and best practices in procurement to enhance ICON's sourcing strategies and supplier management.

You are:

• Degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS) are preferred.
• Extensive experience in procurement and sourcing, ideally within the healthcare or clinical research sectors.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a proven ability to establish and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.