ICON plc
Senior Clinical Vendor Manager
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Senior Clinical Vendor Manager
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients, and suppliers.
As a Senior Manager, Procurement at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement function, ensuring the strategic sourcing of goods and services that support our clinical operations.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee supply chain and procurement operations, balancing quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
- Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
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Your Profile:
You will have a strong background in supply chain and procurement, with proven management experience and a commitment to quality delivery.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related discipline
- 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.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development. Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
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Benefits may vary depending on role and location. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
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