What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Eurofins?
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.
Job Description
Purchasing Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Place Purchase Orders through enterprise procurement system
- Ensure policy and procedures are consistently met through purchasing system
- Analyze prices to ensure company pricing is met or report on any changes to master data files that may be needed
- Ensure requested timing on materials is met by suppliers. Advise on delivery delays to requestors as soon as delay is noted.
- Ensure all purchased materials are on time, and at acceptable quality levels. Generate action plans when criteria are not met.
- Contact suppliers for the purpose of verifying information and/or responding to inquiries
- Maintains documents, files and records (e.g. bids, purchase orders, supplier files, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date data and audit
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Interpersonal skills to develop and manage relationships with internal customers and suppliers
- Experience with Purchase Orders creation and management through electronic purchasing system
- Understanding of business and supply chain terminology
- Systems knowledge including Microsoft Outlook, Work, PowerPoint and Excel. Preference for strong Microsoft Excel experience.
- Ability to think strategically with excellent quantitative skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proven record of results based performance
- Detailed oriented and able to multi-task. Time management skills with the ability to prioritize as necessary
- Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work independently
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED required (Associate Degree or higher preferred)
- Progressive purchasing experience including, but not limited to; exceptional and advanced communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Prior experience with data analysis using an enterprise purchasing system
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (high level of capability is ideal)
- Demonstrated track record of motivation and success
- Prior experience in Laboratory setting or Bio/Life Sciences preferred
- Background in Operations or Supply Chain Management is a plus
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.
What we Offer:
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
