As a Manager, Clinical Vendor Management at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing the contracting process, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of goods and services while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

What You Will Do:

You will manage day-to-day supply chain and procurement activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• 5+ years of contract experience, preferably in the clinical research area

• Read, write, and speak fluent English

• Ability to draft and execute all contract request types

• Negotiate with third-party vendors on legal language in proposed contracts utilizing guidance documentation provided by Legal

• Ensure contract terms and budget meet Company’s Standard Operating Procedures, department processes, and financial/legal requirements

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are a must

• Responsible for departments metrics production and assists with testing new Company systems

• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Demonstrate leadership abilities

• Effective time management skills required

• Provide regular contract status updates and communications to stakeholders

• Keep Department Tracker up-to-date with current contract status and metrics data

• Contribute to development of improvements to department processes and templates

• Able to independently draft and execute complex agreements

• Triage incoming requests from Company’s internal process systems or the outlook mailbox and disperse/allocate to other team members

• Manage inquiries coming to the Department outlook mailbox

• Train new or existing Contract Analysts on Company’s systems and different contract types

• Lead and/or contribute to special projects

Your Profile:

You will have solid supply chain and procurement experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• 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%)

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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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