Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Onsite Wilmington, DE

As a Strategic Sourcing Analyst, you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

This role will require 4 days weekly onsite in our Wilmington, DE (19803) office location. 1 day home based.

Procurement/Sourcing/Purchasing Analyst experience

Strong analytical skills desired for this role. 

Pharmaceutical experience not required.

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will support Global Strategic Sourcing according to the defined Strategic Sourcing process (e.g., Category Management, Reporting and Supplier Relationship Management). The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will work closely to support multiple internal business functions while facilitating and optimizing the operational procurement process. This role will also support data analysis and day-to-day sourcing activities under the category strategy.

What you will be doing:

• Support operational efforts, including but not limited to, database development and maintenance for supplier relationship management, vendor interaction and day-to-day activities (e.g.: contract database, contract execution reminders, meeting schedules, vendor interaction and cross functional projects), associated with a specific category
• Help develop and release RFI and RFP documents; support consolidating information for business case review (e.g., scorecard, proposal summary).
• Provide due diligence on identifying sources of supply or new vendors (e.g.: non-disclosure agreements, vendor creation and risk assessment flagging).
• Conduct Category Benchmarking (internal and external research) utilizing the approved tools.
• Create/ Review/ Validate data and provide analysis on spend reports and high value opportunities.
• Prepare and send regular reports and analysis to Category Strategic Sourcing Manager(s), to include development of presentations and dashboards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a life sciences or business major
• Successful 3-4+ year track record within procurement and/or supply chain management
• Proven experience successfully collaborating with cross functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Excel, Power Point and Word)
• Familiarity with SAP/Ariba system, contract repositories and spend analytics tools
• Strong project management skills
• A self-starter with robust people skills that include developing strong relationships, solving problems, and influencing without authority
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Relevant knowledge related to Strategic Sourcing and Category Management processes
• Effective negotiating skills

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Why ICON?

Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

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.

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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