Procurement Manager – Laboratory Category

ICON Clinical Research; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research is looking for a Procurement Manager to manage sourcing strategies for laboratory-related goods in Dublin, Ireland. The role is hybrid, requiring 60% in-office work. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and will be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in procurement, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. ICON offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience in managing procurement operations including vendor negotiation.
• Detail-oriented and proactive to drive efficiency in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supply chain and procurement activities.
• Ensure availability of critical lab materials with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Skills

Supply chain management

Vendor negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa)

Job description

Manager, Procurement - Office Hybrid in Dublin, Ireland

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.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager – Laboratory Category is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for laboratory-related goods and services, including reagents, consumables, instruments, and lab services. This role partners closely with Laboratory Operations, R&D, Scientific Affairs, and Quality teams to ensure reliable supply, cost optimization, and compliance within a highly regulated life sciences environment.

The role is Office Hybrid with 60% (3 days a week) in our HQ in Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

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:

• Ensuring the availability of critical lab materials with minimal disruption to operations
• Support inventory optimization strategies (e.g., safety stock, consignment, VMI)
• Resolve escalations related to quality, delivery, or supplier performance issues including supplier CAPA’s
• 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.
• Lead RFx processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
• 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.
• Delice cost savings and cost avoidance to align with the Corporate, line of business and Procurement goals and objectives.

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.
• 5–10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• 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%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global sourcing and supplier networks.
• Experience in a laboratory or technical procurement organization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa).
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.

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 maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.

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