ICON plc

Outsourcing Manager

ICON plc$95K — $115K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field preferred
  • Proven experience in managing procurement operations and vendor negotiations
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Detail-oriented and proactive approach to procurement operations
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing and supplier management
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement needs
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
  • Monitor market trends and conduct supplier assessments
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards

Benefits

  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through training and career pathways
Full Job Description
Outsourcing Manager

As a Outsourcing Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement 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:
  • 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.


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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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