.ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.The Role:As a Procurement Analyst, you will be responsible for facilitating the procurement of clinical services and alignment of those vendors' processes with ICON processes.The Procurement Analyst will liaise with vendors, ICON corporate services, project teams and functional area representatives, as required, to support ICON quality initiatives and other ICON or client deliverables.Key responsibilities will include:- Coordinating with proposal, project teams, and functional representatives on vendor processes and capabilities critical to the project specific vendor start up strategy- Responsible for facilitating and managing the process for study specific vendor proposals, contracts and amendments, and purchase orders- Promoting consistent use of preferred vendors- Performing analysis of vendor experience and/or capabilities in support of new business opportunities and process improvement- Building vendor relationships and driving best practices- Collecting, collating and analysing vendor metrics for performance evaluations- Stakeholder trainingSkills and experience required:- Experience collaborating with Vendors and an understanding of contract management- Experience working with internal stakeholder groups such as Legal, Finance, Procurement, Clinical, Proposals- Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to communicate at different levels and flex style accordingly- Ability or experience to work with Purchase order or Procurement systems- The ability to work effectively within a deadline driven environment with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.- Read, write and speak English is a mustBenefits of Working in ICON: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.At 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