Procurement Specialist

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Procurement Specialist, Indirect

Location(s)

Shelton, Ultragenyx (Woburn) - Customer Site MA

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 provide category leadership of the company’s Americas Region Fleet Program, partnering with key functional stakeholders to develop and manage company’s fleet program.  The role will drive procurement events in additional assigned indirect procurement topics including travel and expense.  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 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 manage insurance policy for program, managing instances of requirements from cross-border travel.  
• Review and approval of specifications for program, including standard safety features to be included in manufacturer agreements.  
• Make pragmatic decisions on asset and financial topics, providing recommendations to leadership for major transactions. 
• 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

• 2-5 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

Analytical thinker, strong organizational skills, inquisitive

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.

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.