Sourcing Specialist II at Eurofins

Leola, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Sourcing, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Management, Supplier Management, Cost Savings, Stakeholder Collaboration, Market Research, Change Management, Communication, Self-Motivation, Agility, Resilience

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 Sourcing Specialist II Include but are not Limited to the Following: As a Sourcing Specialist II, your primary responsibility will be to support the NSC Procurement Department for the North America-based Eurofins companies. You will 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: Managing Purchasing related activities for specific categories/projects for Eurofins, in close coordination with the Category Manager and Business. Obtain significant cost savings in your Categories of scope/Projects for Eurofins companies with increasing level of quality and lower delivery time. Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the laboratory business requirements, align on goals and drive sourcing initiatives. Building a project pipeline, leading the sourcing process (RFI and RFQ) with the support of technical experts, including negotiations with suppliers. Influence and lead the change management (including set-up of test plans) to ensure sourcing practices, processes and tools are adopted across the organization. Self-motivation, performance driven mind-set to identify priorities and deliver within agreed deadlines. Research (social media, websites, etc) to gain market information, cost and risk management assessments. Sound analytical skills and use of Excel and PowerPoint. Analyzing procurement data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement, 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 Negotiation with suppliers Knowledge of legal and contractual issues and negotiating contracts Organize priorities and projects with the ability to adapt to Purchasing department/customer/business needs. 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. 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. 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 2 years of Purchasing or related experience necessary. Experience working in Excel and use of pivot tables, standard excel functions. Experience in Sourcing or Purchasing is desired. Experience with Coupa Source-to-Pay is an asset but not mandatory. Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication 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: $60,000 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 Sourcing Specialist II will manage purchasing activities for specific categories and projects, collaborating with key stakeholders to drive sourcing initiatives. They will also lead the sourcing process, including negotiations with suppliers and ensuring compliance with procurement strategies.