Company Description Our Unique Capabilities We have a unique ability to provide a full spectrum of Staffing Services and Solutions including: Staff Augmentation (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, Direct Hire); Bulk Buy Staff Augmentation; Offshore Staff Augmentation; Payroll Services; Consulting (Project Delivery, SOW), etc. Our Staff Members Our in-house team offers a broad range of Information Technology, Engineering, Accounting/ Finance, Scientific/Clinical, Professional, Mortgage, Administrative/Office, Call Center, Human Resources, and Marketing/Creative expertise. Our Recruiting Management and staff members at ICONMA understand that our greatest assets are our highly skilled and professional consultants. Because of this, we have created a work environment which fosters career development, stability and personal growth. The result for our customers’ is a knowledgeable and stable consulting staff whom they can depend on to operate more productively and to improve profitability, top-line growth, customer service, and cost management. Job Description Purchasing Specialist Location: Lake Forest, IL Duration: 3 months Description: Performs limited purchasing work in analysis, sourcing, or contracting. Job Posting Description Comments: R & D Procurement and Contracting Specialist This individual will assist the Global Sourcing Lead for R&D in providing support to internal customers associated with client Pharmaceutical and Device R&D organizations with procurement and outsourcing of Engineering, Laboratory, Contract Research and Clinical Research services. The specialist will provide guidance to internal business users on the sourcing and procurement process, conduct and evaluate requests for proposals (RFPs), manage material purchases and manage contract development activities. The specialist will comply with client Code of Conduct and Procurement policies at all times. The R&D Procurement Specialist must understand key principals of sourcing strategy development, total cost management, contract negotiation, category management and supplier risk management. Qualifications & Experience: - 4 year degree required. - 3 - 5+ years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement or Contracts and Outsourcing. - Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry experience required. - Previous procurement experience in clinical trials/outsourcing or scientific services a plus. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Ability to negotiate internally and with suppliers to drive results while maintaining strong relationships. - Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize and managing multiple projects simultaneously. - Ability to work effectively across functional, skill and organizational levels - Experience working with Ariba or SAP preferred. Qualifications 4 year degree required and 3 - 5+ years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement or Contracts and Outsourcing - Previous procurement experience in clinical trials/outsourcing or scientific services a plus. Additional Information Accounting and Finance experience required. Ideal experience is mix of agency and corporate so that they know how to work within the corporate structure (processed and hierarchy).