Manager, Procurement (Pharma-Clinical )

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; Ciudad de México; Presencial; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading pharmaceutical company in Mexico City is looking for a Manager, Procurement to oversee the procurement process, ensuring effective sourcing of goods and services while maintaining high standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in business, extensive experience in procurement, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits.

Servicios

Health insurance

Various annual leave entitlements

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific optional benefits

Formación

• Extensive experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in managing procurement operations.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in driving efficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure delivery of goods.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are currently seeking a Manager, Procurement to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager, Procurement 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. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to optimize procurement strategies and drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• 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.

Qualifications

You are:

• 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.

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/benefitsAt 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, 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 through the form below. https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodationsInterested 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.