Construction Senior Sourcing Specialist at Eurofins

Leola, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Excel, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Savings, Supplier Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Construction Industry Knowledge, Self-Motivation, Change Management, Market Research, Contract Management, Team Collaboration

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Job Description Senior Sourcing Specialist Include but are not Limited to the Following: As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to support the NSC Procurement Department for the North America-based Eurofins companies. You will typically report into one of the Category Managers (e.g. Consumables, Clinical, Service Contracts, Capex, Logistics or others ) and refine processes as well as execute new category strategies as they pertain to current projects. Eurofins is searching for a candidate that possesses the following skills: 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. Additional responsibilities include: 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. Qualifications Basic Minimum Work Requirements: Minimum of 3-4+ years of Purchasing or related experience necessary. Background in the construction industry, strongly preferred Experience working in Excel and use of pivot tables, standard excel functions. Experience with Coupa Source-to-Pay is an asset but not mandatory. Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Coach or train Sourcing Specialists and Associates Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship. Basic Minimum Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Sciences (or related field) preferred Additional Information Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 8:00pm - 5:00 PM. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Leola, PA are encouraged to apply. Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 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 USA is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Senior Sourcing Specialist will support the NSC Procurement Department by managing sourcing processes and executing category strategies. Responsibilities include leading negotiations with suppliers, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving cost savings initiatives.