Strategic Sourcing Analyst

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Assist in strategic sourcing by collecting data, analyzing it, and providing recommendations to enhance performance in various operational and strategic areas.

Operational:

• Maintain and own the pricing list of all components and sourced services; responsible for cost competitiveness and alignment of pricing of ICON (ICL) procured items globally
• Maintain ownership of ICON catalog list of products; work with scientific affairs and program management team to maintain integrity of catalog
• Support Sponsor inquires around sourcing of new products (e.g. components, finished products, home tests, custom fills)
• Responsible for ensuring global coverage (export/import-ability) of sourced components as part of ICON’s SC responsibility as a global provider of clinical sample collection devices
• Basic understanding of regulatory and trade compliance requirements through the procurement process
• Support purchasing and replenishment as and when needed
• Strong skills in excel, business objects (preferably), IT systems and database structures

Strategic

• Global and strategic identification of new component, new kit production vendors in local regions in Europe and Asia
• RFQ/RFI execution for new component and new kit production vendors
• Vendor Price negotiations
• Explore and establish Direct Sourcing relationships with Key Vendors in effort to improve purchasing lead time, cost efficiencies, optimal shelf life, and capacity reservations during time of global shortages or demand spikes
• Ensure Dual Sources (backups) for all components in effort to mitigate risks
• Maintain strong relationships with key vendors servicing ICON (ICL) to foresee trends, shortages, discontinuations, and substitute replacements
• Strong Data analytics (Cost breakdown analysis, cost benchmarking, margin analysis, activity based costing)

Benefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.

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