Outsourcing Manager

ICON Strategic Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

LifeWorks EAP

Life assurance

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization seeking a procurement leader to manage day-to-day supply chain and procurement activities, supporting teams to deliver quality outcomes.

You will own end-to-end procurement, negotiate contracts, manage suppliers, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations while collaborating with cross-functional partners and traveling as needed (about 10%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or 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%)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Job description

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.

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%)

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 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 site 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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