Procurement Associate - Bulgaria, Sofia Hybrid: Office/Remote
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.
We are currently seeking a Procurement Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Process & Infrastructure Procurement Associate, with ICON you will be a key member of the Process & Infrastructure Team within the Procurement Department. You will be fully supported, working with experienced managers in a collaborative environment where you will play a key part in a developing team.You will bring a fresh energy and perspective to maintaining and optimising current processes, supporting strategic goals and enhancing overall operational performance.
What You Will Be Doing:- Support day to day Supplier Management Portal (SMP) & Individual Consultant Portal (ICP) activities & reports including but not limited to:
- Supplier Onboarding administrative tasks, including initial evaluation of Supplier Assessments within the SMP.
- Supplier Onboarding Finance tasks, production, distribution and receipt of Finance information in conjunction with our internal Supplier Maintenance Teams.
- Evaluations for Supplier Periodic Assessments as part of ICONs ongoing Supplier due diligence.
- Completion of weekly continuous monitoring of Suppliers via World Check to identify potential risks posed by Supplier entities.
- Effective management of the Global Supplier Listing (GSL) data within SMP including but not limited to:
- Periodic review of data within the system, running reports and liaising with the Procurement Team to resolve queries and ensure accuracy of data.
- Updating of any changes involving data in a timely manner.
- Communicate and liaise effectively with the Procurement Team in order to maintain and improve current processes.
- Assists with report preparation for the business via SMP & excel
- Deliver excellent customer service with a goal to become a trusted advisor to Suppliers and internal stakeholders alike.
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of projects relating to all and any of the Process Unity platforms.
- Involved in working with Environmental & Social Governance team (ESG) to progress the ESG strategy.
- Involved in strategic initiatives for Process & infrastructure (e.g. training, process document preparation, development of tools).
Your Profile:- Minimum 3-5 years experience, preferably in a global business environment.
- Fluent English speaker.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (ability to explain complex topics clearly)
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Advanced competency with MS Excel spreadsheets (data manipulation, formula writing, CSV support, pivot tables).
- Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) - experience with VBA a plus.
- Ability to build consensus, teamwork, and creativity within a collaborative team with limited supervision.
- Proven technical aptitude/creative problem solver/quality-focus.
- As Desirable skills: previous project management experience.
- Energetic and positive interpersonal approach
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 to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
ICON, including subsidiaries, 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, 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 or submit a request here
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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