Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions · 14 hours ago
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Leola, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across multiple industries. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will support the NSC Procurement Department, managing sourcing strategies and relationships with stakeholders to achieve cost savings and efficiency in procurement processes.
Biotechnology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Full end-to-end ownership of categories in scope, including project identification, sourcing leadership, and prioritization in alignment with the Category Manager. Responsible for managing the savings plan to deliver significant value
Lead and integrate assigned portfolio of spend related to M&A activities
Building a project pipeline, leading the sourcing process (RFI and RFQ) with the support of technical experts, including negotiations with suppliers
Obtain significant cost savings in your Categories of scope/Projects for Eurofins companies with increasing level of quality and lower delivery time
Managing relationship with stakeholders up to ELE Presidents and effectively collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the laboratory business requirements, align on goals and drive sourcing initiatives
Influence and lead the change management (including set-up of test plans) to ensure sourcing practices, processes and tools are adopted across the organization
Research (social media, websites, etc) to gain market information, cost and risk management assessments
Sound analytical skills and use of Excel to conduct both executive and detailed level spend analysis, analyzing trends, ability to link and leverage spend and find savings opportunities
Preparing reports and presentations for management and communicating key insights to stakeholders
Integrating organizational measures like supplier diversity, sustainability, cash flow improvement, automation, digitization etc into the process of the scope managed
Leading negotiations with suppliers across a spectrum of complexity, from straightforward agreements to intricate, multi-faceted contract, often collaborating with supplier leadership
Knowledge of legal and contractual issues and negotiating contracts
Organize priorities and projects with the ability to adapt to Purchasing department/customer/business needs
Self-motivation, performance driven mind-set to identify priorities and deliver within agreed deadlines
Although on the job training would be provided, success in this role hinges on candidate’s ability to work autonomously, manage tasks without requiring constant oversight, and demonstrate a strong capacity for self-directed learning on the job
Being agile and adaptable to Eurofins and team needs, which may include potential assignment of new goals and adjustments in roles and responsibilities within the Purchasing team
Recommending supplier selection, RFP process, simple negotiations, and supplier performance pr Additional responsibilities include:
Managing supplier selection, RFP process, negotiation, contracting and supplier performance processes
Creating a strong knowledge and intelligence base for assigned categories, market dynamics and suppliers relevant to the business
Strong resilience and ability to work under pressure in a multi-tasking and multi-priority environment to manage both operational and ‘value driven’ purchasing
Ensuring the administration, implementation, compliance, and enforcement of national commodity and contracting strategies
Driving sourcing process alignment through project management including compliance regarding scope, timeline, deliverables, total cost of ownership, quality, and budget
The ability to lead negotiations for multi-site group contracts and extract cost savings
Building relationships with external suppliers
Acting as Purchasing Business Partner for a few Legal Entities and being the single point of contract for internal stakeholders
Various reporting as defined in team’s processes or as defined by the manager
Reviewing Purchase Order requisitions in Coupa and ensuring best value sourcing for the scope managed
Robust e-catalogue and pricing management in the procurement tool including making regular checks for compliance
Leading and integrating assigned portfolio of spend related to post-acquisition activity
Leading both sourcing and operational scope in purchasing
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-4+ years of Purchasing or related experience necessary
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Coach or train Sourcing Specialists and Associates
Experience working in Excel and use of pivot tables, standard excel functions
Preferred
Background in the construction industry, strongly preferred
Experience with Coupa Source-to-Pay is an asset but not mandatory
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Sciences (or related field) preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions
Welcome to Eurofins Professional Scientific Services® (PSS), where we redefine industry norms in insourcing solutions, creating unparalleled value for both our dedicated employees and esteemed clients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase