Purchasing Specialist

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Purchasing Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Primarily responsible for inventory management, stock control, submitting purchase requisitions, cost reduction, and vendor management.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to vendor selections, reviewing inventory data, and maintaining data within internal ERP and LIMS systems.
• This position requires the ability to research and identify new sourcing opportunities, monitor cost reductions, communicate effectively with vendors and service providers, and build positive internal and external business relationships. 
• Calculating and submitting purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment at a favorable cost, consistent with quality.
• Controlling inventory to support laboratory operations, establishing control of supplies through routine analysis of testing volumes and inventory trends.
• Review and follow all standard operating procedures.
• High integrity and demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with other departments in a team environment.
• Consults with manufacturers, distributors, and representatives concerning product and supply chain non-conformances.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities to support laboratory and facility operations and equipment as assigned.
• Meets basic expectations of Eurofins DPT’s quality management system, including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, accurate recordkeeping so the company may meet its stated quality policy and objectives.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of purchasing or inventory experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Basic Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in purchasing or inventory control.
• Experience in purchasing or inventory control in a regulated laboratory setting.
• General clinical laboratory knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Intermediate data entry skills.
• Ability to problem solve and multitask.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Potential Environmental Factors:

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials.  All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT’s Safety and Exposure procedures.  This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
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