Purchasing Agent

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.

Overview of the role

As a purchasing agent you will be responsible for processing IT Purchase Order requests and dealing with queries relating to IT purchasers.

Job Functions/Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

· Process Purchase Order requests.

· Manage escalations and queries from ICON IT staff relating to PO requests.

· Maintaining knowledge of the IT category, region or function in which they operate including market dynamics and procurement process life cycles.

· Working closely with internal ICON business and IT partners to understand their requirements, mapping these to the ICON strategy and driving the ICON agenda.

· Negotiating appropriate commercial and contractual arrangements with suppliers and for all products and services in their control, including loading information onto appropriate systems.

· Taking a lead on procurement improvement projects to manage cost and performance improvement

· Review purchasing requisitions for accurate data and appropriate authorization prior to creating a PO

· Work closely with IT department as your main internal customer, however, you may also

· work with other departments when involved in projects

· Monitor spend trends amongst staff to prevent excessive costs (ex: bulk order where possible to save on shipping costs etc.)

· Work closely with project owners on Capital budget purchase requests to assure cost savings overall

· Maintain positive relationship with our vendors/suppliers

· Complete administrative duties as needed.

· Special projects as assigned.

· Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international

Role Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Excellent organizational, verbal communication and written skills and the ability to interact with staff at all levels in our organization are essential.

· Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an IT or technical purchasing related role.

· In depth proven experience in a technical purchasing related role in the European region.

· Demonstrate experiences in a wide variety of MS Windows based software applications.

· Strong understanding of computer hardware and software.

· Strong negotiation skills.

· Ability to read and interpret legal contracts.

· Any purchasing related certifications a plus.

Education

· Bachelor’s Degree, or local equivalent, in a computer related field or equivalent experience.

Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. 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. Applications will close on Tuesday, September 23rd. Stamp 4 visa holders or EU passport holders only should apply.