Purchasing Specialist
Stevenage United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Location Stevenage, GB Job ID REQ-052383Job Overview:
The Purchasing Specialist will work closely with the Customer R&D Chemistry & Biology lab groups at their assigned site across the EMEA & US region. This customer facing role will be primarily based on site and involves the procurement of all material goods including lab/office supplies, OPEX & Oligonucleotides - with direction and support from Customer teams and identified services & software licenses. This individual will manage the end to end procurement process and build connections with the on-site consumables team.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that all orders are accurately processed and in a timely manner for all assigned Customer business groups.
Assist in the completion of work instructions and SOP’s to deliver a standardized level of support
Resolve any missing PO numbers and follow up on any back orders.
Closely monitor all invoices and process within the agreed time frame. This will include invoice discrepancies/credit note processing/process documents/goods receipting and approve/reject/code invoices.
Responsibility to challenge cost saving/cost avoidance & obtain bulk quotes to maximize savings, pricing & stock availability.
Capture cost savings and cost avoidance to align with strategic sourcing and account savings initiatives
Provide cross regional support working agile as required
Continuous improvement of the purchasing team ways of working
Ensure users/customers are kept informed of progression & status of their orders.
Use agreed procurement systems to process GSK orders.
Log any cost saving/avoidance and report any anomalies. Keep all orders directed to Customer preferred suppliers. Follow Customer procedures and challenge users going outside this policy.
Single point of contact for all purchasing enquiries.
Comply with all site Health & Safety regulations.
Provide relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the PerkinElmer management team on the procurement service provided to the GSK customer groups.
Align professional working practices to the PerkinElmer Core Values
To celebrate successes of theirs and the Team’s work
Skills and experience:
Customer service experience
Working in a highly regulated environment
Strong IT Skills
Knowledge of databases and purchase ordering systems
Strong team player
Self-motivated and work under pressure to balance conflicting deadlines
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking
Continually look to contribute improvement ideas and new initiatives
Effective communicator and problem solver
Highly organized
Ability to listen and understand the customer requirements
Time management and planning
Ability to change in a fast-moving environment
Professional attitude
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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.
