ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

　　The Sourcing Manager is to support commercial marketing Strategic Sourcing to ensure successful sourcing responsibilities such as, risk mitigation, contract review and negotiations, supplier relationship management and compliance to corporate policies. It requires a keen focus on collaborating with commercial partners to acquire an understanding of their program requirements and working closely with external partners to effectively fulfill the strategic sourcing process.

　　What you will be doing:

　　This is an onsite position reporting to Chadd's Ford, PA - 4 days per week

　　Review SOWs and other related contracts to identify, evaluate and negotiate with third party providers, to secure cost-effective services and mitigate risk

　　Create/ Review/ Validate Analytics such as spend reports, savings, and contracts

　　Analyze market trends, pricing, and industry developments to inform Strategic

　　Sourcing decisions

　　Lead RFP/RFI of supplier negotiations, award suppliers and conduct post negotiation assessments and debriefs

　　Oversee and manage the contract review process in conjunction with internal stakeholders and assist with strategic sourcing operations to drive compliance to the Global Strategic Sourcing policy

　　Ensure strategic sourcing policies, procedures and practices are aligned with applicable regulations, business objectives and industry best practices

　　Extensive experience working with cross functional teams and multiple projects simultaneously to execute against targets

　　Use of sourcing and spend analytical tools

　　Support vendor onboarding and risk assessment

　　You are:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or business major is required

　　Successful; 5+ year track record within Strategic Sourcing/Procurement

　　Strong negotiation, analytical, project management and communication skills required

　　Experience collaborating with cross functional teams and multiple projects simultaneously

　　Strong project management skills

　　Robust people skills that include developing strong relationships and solving problems

　　Team oriented focus

　　Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

　　Relevant business process knowledge, as related to Procurement and Category Management

　　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

　　ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 or submit a request here (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.