Global Purchasing Associate / Specialist

Global Purchasing Associate / Specialist, onsite Valencia

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Global Purchasing Associate / Specialist

Location: Onsite at new Valencia site

5 days a week onsite

Join ICON and help build something new!

This is an exciting opportunity to join ICON as we establish a new kit production and supply location in Valencia, Spain.

As a Global Purchasing Associate / Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the successful launch and ongoing operation of this new facility, ensuring clinical trial supplies reach investigator sites across the globe accurately, compliantly, and on time.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and enjoy solving complex logistics challenges while supporting life-changing clinical research, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Global Purchasing Associate / Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating the global distribution of clinical trial kits and supplies, ensuring seamless delivery to sites worldwide. Working closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, couriers, and project teams, you will oversee logistics operations, monitor shipments, manage supply issues, and support continual process improvements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate the global shipment of clinical trial kits and supplies to investigator sites.
• Monitor inbound and outbound shipments, proactively resolving delays and transportation issues.
• Support the setup and implementation of protocol-specific logistics plans.
• Liaise with project teams, investigators, couriers, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure supply continuity.
• Prepare shipping documentation, commercial invoices, and import/export paperwork in line with country-specific requirements.
• Manage courier relationships and identify cost-effective shipping solutions.
• Maintain oversight of kit production vendors and monitor performance metrics.
• Support quality investigations, audits, and corrective action activities.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, industry regulations, and international shipping requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments and provide subject matter expertise on global logistics and supply chain activities.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, clinical supplies, pharmaceutical operations, or a related field.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations and international logistics would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and supply chain management systems.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are beneficial.
• Degree educated

Why ICON?

At ICON, our success is driven by our commitment to People, Clients and Performance. You'll join a collaborative global team where your contributions directly support the delivery of clinical research that advances healthcare worldwide.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of the launch and growth of our new Barcelona operation, helping shape processes, drive operational excellence, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Ready to help transform clinical trial supply chains? Apply today and be part of ICON's next chapter.

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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