Procurement Associate

Procurement Associate- Lenexa, KS; Onsite, Full-Time 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 Procurement Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Procurement Associate at ICON, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing the procurement process for goods and services essential to clinical trials and operational activities. You will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and procurement teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement solutions that support our clinical research objectives. What You Will Be Doing: Assisting in the procurement process by managing purchase orders, supplier negotiations, and vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Collaborating with internal teams to understand procurement needs and requirements, and ensuring that procurement activities align with project and operational goals. Conducting market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential vendors, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable terms and conditions. Maintaining accurate procurement records, tracking order status, and resolving any issues or discrepancies related to orders or invoices. Supporting the continuous improvement of procurement processes by providing feedback and recommendations based on procurement data and experiences. Your Profile: Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Some experience or internship in procurement, supply chain management, or a related area is preferred. Basic understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiation. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers. Detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and ensure accuracy in procurement activities. Willingness to learn and adapt, with a commitment to supporting procurement operations and contributing to the success of the team. 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, TELUS Health, 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.

Created: 2026-03-30