Clinical Vendor Contract Manager

ICON plc

Clinical Vendor Contract Manager overseeing procurement process for ICON, ensuring cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality and compliance. Collaborating with teams and negotiating contracts for goods and services.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day supply chain and procurement activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes
Managing the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating contracts, and supplier management
Developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with company goals and ensure cost savings while maintaining quality standards
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify procurement needs and ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods and services
Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring compliance with contracts
Monitoring market trends and conducting supplier assessments to ensure competitive pricing and quality
Ensuring compliance with internal policies, legal regulations, and industry standards throughout the procurement process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred, with extensive experience in procurement or supply chain management
Proven experience in managing procurement operations, including vendor negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing
Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage procurement teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in managing procurement budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to driving efficiency and compliance in procurement operations
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsourcingcontract managementvendor negotiationstrategic sourcingsupplier managementbudget managementcost-saving analysiscompliance monitoringmarket trend analysis

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingdetail-orientedproactivecollaboration