As a Manager, Procurement you will be joining the world's largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.What you will be doing:Driving the best financial solutions and continuous improvement initiatives globally across the entire company including streamlining our process.Assisting in developing, specifying, implementing and operating a new Procure to Pay ERP solution to support Global Procurement activities.Managing projects that improve the overall performance of global Vendor/Partner Management including Delivery, Quality, Cost Control and Supplier Relationships supporting vendor selection & vendor development.Project management within the function consistent with the company SOPs, Regulations, ICON Policies & Values.Being the subject matter expert on the new Procure to Pay ERP solution.Delivering and managing cost saving projects.Supporting the development of key strategies & policies supporting the global Procurement, including agreed Goals & Key Performance Indicators.Identifying and delivering cost savings across a range of categories within ICON.Tailoring and applying management related tools to facilitate efficient management of Procurement and cost saving activities.Having overall responsibility for meeting project milestones and keeping the procurement activities on track.Supporting collaborative efforts and promoting a cooperative team environment at all levels.End to end planning including managing the needs and expectations of ICON, Global Procurement, clients and other stakeholders.Coordinating and communicating with resources, internal teams, stakeholders and vendors on all aspects of project progression/status.Continuous improvement - analyzing and recommending program specific improvements.Risk management including impact analysis, issue escalation, recommendation and resolution.Ensuring project objectives are met within the constraints of the project scope, time, budget and required quality/compliance.Measuring progress and monitoring performance (overall, scope, schedule, costs, KPIs & quality).Embracing and contributing to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our SOPs/processes.Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international.Supporting the development, deployment and operational business support of the new ERP Procure to Pay platform.Meeting individual performance goals/objectives/KPIs.Ensuring adherence to Global Procurement policy.Continuous review and improvement of key global SOPs & ICON SOPs where they impact Global Procurement.Maintaining confidentiality of management information and keeping senior management informed in relation to financial information, quality, risk and timelines.You are:Bachelor's degree is requiredSolid experience in outsourcingProficiency in Word, ExcelAdvanced English is requiredWhat 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 designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family.At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we've done to become a more inclusive organization.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.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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