Senior Manager, Procurement - IVRS
ICON plc
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
procurement strategiessupplier selectionnegotiationcontract managementsourcing strategiesprocurement performance metricscost savingsprocess improvementsdata-driven decision-makinganalytical skills
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving skillsstakeholder engagementinfluencing skills
Certifications
CIPS