Sr Procurement Specialist

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

Purpose

This role will own the company’s Global Indirect Spend Control Auditing Program, partnering with key functional stakeholders and finance partners to validate compliance with company policies.. Additionally, the role will provide tactical support to the Spend Control Tower program, maintaining reporting, negotiating with suppliers, and managing bidding events. This is a pivotal role in ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement practices are followed for assigned categories. Role will contribute to the overall success and competitiveness of our organization by driving operational excellence, fostering sustainable supplier partnerships, and optimizing procurement practices to deliver value to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiating contracts, and terms to secure best pricing and terms for goods and services required by the organization
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and key suppliers, facilitating regular cadence of governance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs, provide guidance and support to optimize decisions and adhere to policies
• Monitor supplier performance, track key performance indicators, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Follow and support Spend Control Tower forum, closing needs and actions flagged for Procurement support.
• Review indirect spend transactions, researching for compliance with company processes. Produce reporting and summaries of findings of non-compliance.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation initiatives, and drive implementation of approved initiatives.
• Conduct market research and data analysis as necessary to facilitate sourcing events
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in a procurement or buying role
• Bachelors Degree
• Experience working in SAP or a similar ERP system, skills with MS Office
  
  

Preferred Characteristics

Highly organized, strong negotiation skills, great communicator

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.