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 TitleProcurement Specialist
Location(s)US Remote - CT, US Remote - DC, US Remote - DE, US Remote - FL, US Remote - MA, US Remote - ME, US Remote - NC, US Remote - NH, US Remote - NY, US Remote - NYC, US Remote - PA, US Remote - RI, US Remote - VA
Job Responsibilities:
- Source, negotiate, and procure service contracts in support of PerkinElmer’s OneSource Enterprise contracts and asset management portfolio.
- Request client approvals for contract purchases
- Support Global Strategic Sourcing Manager with developing sourcing strategies.
- Implement and execute sourcing strategies for assigned sites.
- Negotiate regional supplier agreements to improve cost, performance and expand value proposition to the customer.
- Independently scout alternate to OEM service providers for same quality and lower cost services
- Conduct all sourcing/bidding and quoting with integrity and transparency.
- Understand Supplier Qualification requirements and work with Quality to onboard vendors.
- Partner with Service Delivery on in-sourcing strategies, considering internal capabilities, resource availability and cost.
- Maintain and drive professional collaboration with suppliers with focus on improving profitability and delivering customer satisfaction.
- Strategic Supplier Management - ensuring good relationships with our supply base while acting as an escalation path for supplier issues across the OneSource Enterprise portfolio.
- Conduct Business Review meetings with supply base.
- Identify appropriate service coverage for different customers or types of equipment and opportunities to expand our service platform strategy.
- Build and present savings roadmaps to the customer.
- Track and report savings and cost avoidance
- Partner with Data Analytics team to develop tools and processes to enhance program value proposition to the customer.
- Calculate metrics for analysis as well as consolidate large amounts of data into concise targeted informational summaries and reports
- Proficient in making accurate forecasts to meet customer’s demand. This involves having a deep understanding of the customer's goals and budget.
- Use data to drive decisions and provide market/competitive feedback while supporting the field organization and providing visibility and accessibility to supplier metrics, tools and processes.
- Serve as the liaison between customer, employer and vendors.
- Key Interfaces: OneSource Global Procurement, OneSource Operations Teams, OneSource Territory Leaders, Territory VP/GM’s, Global Finance and Accounting
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business and 2+ years of procurement experience or relevant industry knowledge
- Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends and develop action plan based on findings.
- Must have a proven record of strong negotiation skills and buying strategies culminating in positive financial results.
- Thorough knowledge of developing, deploying and awarding service contracts (RFP).
- Ability to persuade and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for customer.
- Must have executive presence in routine communication with stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of vendor/supplier communications and best practices.
- Proven ability to ensure cost effective services arrangements.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Excellent motivational, communication (oral/written), presentation and influencing skills.
- Must possess confidence and assertiveness.
- Excellent critical thinking/ analytical and problem-solving \skills.
- Strong execution and follow through.
The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $62,400.00 to $88,000.00 The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
What We Do
For 85 years, PerkinElmer has pushed the boundaries of science from food to health to the environment. We’ve always pursued science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs. Our expert team brings technology and intangibles, like creativity, empathy, diligence, and a spirit of collaboration, in equal measure, to fulfill our customers’ desire to work better, innovate better, and create better.
PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of technology and service solutions that help customers measure, quantify, detect, and report in ways that help ensure the quality, safety, and satisfaction of their products.
Learn more at www.newperkinelmer.com.
