PerkinElmer
Purchasing Team Lead
Location
Kraków, PL
Job ID
REQ-056073
What You Can Expect:
In this role, you will lead our European Purchasing Team located primarily in Cracow, PL with some other colleagues in their remote locations. You’ll partner with internal and external senior stakeholders to align and ensure timely contract renewals, managing RFQs process as well as orders placing in own and clients ERP systems.
About The Team:
Our Global OneSource Procurement team is a critical enabler of our clients’ success in their Medical Lab asset management. We are a diverse, collaborative, and forward‑thinking team with expertise across both PtP processes, vendor management, supplier performance, and contract negotiations. We work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, IT and Operations, to support OneSource business objectives and create competitive advantage in LIS management area.
Role Description
Manage and support EUR Purchasing Team (10 members) in RFQs, first-line vendor negotiations, PO Creation and Tracking, to ensure timely contract renewals
Support sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management for Service Third Party Vendors
Identify opportunities to increase the value proposition of the P2P process
Identify P2P process opportunities to improve, automate and standardize business transactions within EUR as well as globally
Create strategy & input for the standard process design for all relevant elements, i.e. Processes, Policies & Procedures, Master Data, (Risks and) Controls, Solutions, Organizational Structures and KPIs
Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration with a continuous improvement mindset. Act as a mentor to foster employee growth and development
Oversee the purchasing operations function, including PO lifecycle, invoice resolution and compliance
Role Requirements
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines
5+ years of progressive purchasing experience and proven track record in managing remote teams
Deep expertise in managing E2E purchasing processes in complex, large-scale business environments
Strong leadership skills with the ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a regional / global, remote team
Pharmaceutical industry & knowledge of large-scale Lab Services contract renewals preferred
Demonstrated high level of work ethic and organizational skills
Excellent advanced Excel skills
Experience in SAP practical knowledge; SAP Business Objects & Spotfire reporting tools preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Project management / Lean / Six Sigma experience will be a strong advantage
Ability to build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to properly understand business needs and deliver solutions which will enable our clients’ timely Lab assets contract renewals
What We Offer
Private healthcare including dental care – MEDICOVER
Life and long-term disability insurance
MyBenefit Cafeteria system
Multisport Card
Social Fund Subsidies
Home Office allowance
Tuition reimbursement
Referral awards
Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas
Day off to celebrate your birthday, and up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company
Join our Team! We are strongly committed to the development of your career and giving you opportunities to learn and grow.
We make a difference for you while you make a difference in the world!
Equal Opportunity Employment 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 proud to be an affirmative action employer. PerkinElmer is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other personal attribute or characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Please note that PerkinElmer is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Additional information about E-Verify can be reviewed here.
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Kraków, PL
Job ID
REQ-056073
What You Can Expect:
In this role, you will lead our European Purchasing Team located primarily in Cracow, PL with some other colleagues in their remote locations. You’ll partner with internal and external senior stakeholders to align and ensure timely contract renewals, managing RFQs process as well as orders placing in own and clients ERP systems.
About The Team:
Our Global OneSource Procurement team is a critical enabler of our clients’ success in their Medical Lab asset management. We are a diverse, collaborative, and forward‑thinking team with expertise across both PtP processes, vendor management, supplier performance, and contract negotiations. We work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, IT and Operations, to support OneSource business objectives and create competitive advantage in LIS management area.
Role Description
Manage and support EUR Purchasing Team (10 members) in RFQs, first-line vendor negotiations, PO Creation and Tracking, to ensure timely contract renewals
Support sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management for Service Third Party Vendors
Identify opportunities to increase the value proposition of the P2P process
Identify P2P process opportunities to improve, automate and standardize business transactions within EUR as well as globally
Create strategy & input for the standard process design for all relevant elements, i.e. Processes, Policies & Procedures, Master Data, (Risks and) Controls, Solutions, Organizational Structures and KPIs
Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration with a continuous improvement mindset. Act as a mentor to foster employee growth and development
Oversee the purchasing operations function, including PO lifecycle, invoice resolution and compliance
Role Requirements
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines
5+ years of progressive purchasing experience and proven track record in managing remote teams
Deep expertise in managing E2E purchasing processes in complex, large-scale business environments
Strong leadership skills with the ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a regional / global, remote team
Pharmaceutical industry & knowledge of large-scale Lab Services contract renewals preferred
Demonstrated high level of work ethic and organizational skills
Excellent advanced Excel skills
Experience in SAP practical knowledge; SAP Business Objects & Spotfire reporting tools preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Project management / Lean / Six Sigma experience will be a strong advantage
Ability to build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to properly understand business needs and deliver solutions which will enable our clients’ timely Lab assets contract renewals
What We Offer
Private healthcare including dental care – MEDICOVER
Life and long-term disability insurance
MyBenefit Cafeteria system
Multisport Card
Social Fund Subsidies
Home Office allowance
Tuition reimbursement
Referral awards
Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas
Day off to celebrate your birthday, and up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company
Join our Team! We are strongly committed to the development of your career and giving you opportunities to learn and grow.
We make a difference for you while you make a difference in the world!
Equal Opportunity Employment 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 proud to be an affirmative action employer. PerkinElmer is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other personal attribute or characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Please note that PerkinElmer is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Additional information about E-Verify can be reviewed here.
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