Procurement Associate

Procurement Associate

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The role will be to assist and help co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Global Procurement department utilizing its Procure to Pay process and system . This includes supporting the department on its Goals & Key Performance Indicators and Continuous Improvement 

Overview of the role

• Support on-boarding of vendors in line with and in adherence to PRO001

(ICON Global Supplier Management and Procurement policy).

• Support Global Procurement  through maintenance of related vendor data, documentation and Key Point Indicators ( KPI’s)
• Supporting the overall performance of Vendor/Partner Management including Delivery, Quality, Cost Control and Supplier Relationships supporting vendor discovery, sourcing and vendor selection
• In the development of key strategies & policies supporting the Procurement & Vendor Development Strategies. This is including agreed Goals & Key Performance Indicators for both team and individual in meeting the needs of the global business within a process of continuous improvement and meeting clients needs
• Support Global Procurement initiatives. Including tasks and data requirements associated with introduction of ICON’s Purchase to Pay system

Role Requirements  

• Diploma or above degree, major in administration qualifications
• Relevant experience in an Administration related role
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office Package including MS Access
• Relevant experience working with a Procure to Pay ( P2P) system
• Proven oral and written communication skills with fluency in English
• Must be quality conscious, effective, organized and able to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work remotely utilizing telecommunications, ensuring tasks are completed timely & effectively
• A self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a high paced, dynamic, global environment capable of working under pressure to tight deadlines

Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package that includes an excellent pension scheme, private health care, life assurance and staff recognition schemes.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   

What’s Next

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer -  M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Closing date for applications is 10th October 2016