Purchasing Analyst 1

IQVIA Laboratories is a global leader in drug discovery and development laboratory services, offering a comprehensive suite of central
laboratory and specialty biomarker services.

•  Extract and analyze spend data from Accounts Payable and other internal databases to develop accurate and actionable spend reports.

• Obtain and consolidate spend files from external vendors to establish baseline spend across key purchasing categories.

• Partner with functional stakeholders to gather requirements, define purchasing process steps, and establish project timelines.

• Benchmark and validate sourcing opportunities through Requests for Information (RFIs), develop and issue competitive Requests for

• Proposals (RFPs), and support negotiation of optimal commercial terms.

• Prepare and present purchasing recommendations, insights, and sourcing outcomes to purchasing management.

• Under guidance, collect and analyze IQVIA data from issue logs to support vendor performance reporting, and coordinate monthly and quarterly vendor management meetings.

• Ensure purchase orders align with contract terms and contribute to continuous improvement of the procure to pay (P2P) process.

• Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned.
   

• Bachelor’s degree required; field of study in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience, including at least 1 year in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, materials management, or a related function involving RFP processes; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Strong knowledge of purchasing methodologies, principles, processes, and best practices.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Solid technical accounting understanding and ability to interpret financial data.

• Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex datasets.

• Ability to identify financial or process issues and support the development of mitigating actions.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple workstreams to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, vendors, and cross functional partners.

• Experience with procurement systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Coupa) is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with LEAN, automation, or process improvement initiatives is a plus.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.