Global Supply Chain Specialist

Global Supply Chain Specialist - Hybrid - Farmingdale, 11735, NY

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 Global Supply Chain Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Global Supply Chain Specialist at ICON, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain processes to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of goods and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and drive supply chain excellence across the organization.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain oversight of kit production vendor including maintaining performance metrics and making timely recommendations to management

• Maintain performance metrics and make timely recommendations to senior management if these requirements are not met

• Attend inter departmental and CLW risk assessment meetings to provide subject matter expert guidance to Project Managers on import and export regulations related to Kits and Specimen shipments

• Work with quality assurance teams to investigate and process any quality issues, supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Support QA team during sponsor audits providing relevant information to auditors for any Kit supply and Logistics related enquiries

• Audit vendor invoices to confirm accuracy in accordance with pricing agreements. Work with ICON finance team to process payments and ensure timely payments to vendors

• Collaborate with ICON Procurement team to provide operational oversight to contract and pricing negotiations

• Improve the global department's operational performance by introducing new ideas and concepts, with particular focus on new technologies and innovative solutions to kit supply challenges

• Responsible for the Kit supply component of the Business Contingency Plan for ICON Central Laboratories

• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by management

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.

• 2-4 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or a related area, preferably in a global environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience in engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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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.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.

Salary range: $62,376.00-$77,970.00

Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage:

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.

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