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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end category management, including sourcing leadership, supplier negotiation, and stakeholder relationship management. Proficient in data analysis using Excel and experienced in implementing procurement strategies that drive cost savings and operational efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category ManagementSupplier NegotiationExcel Data AnalysisSourcing Strategy ImplementationStakeholder Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Purchasing ExperienceContract NegotiationData AnalysisProject ManagementCost Savings Strategies
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsResilienceAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Coupa Source-to-PayExcelPivot Tables
Industry Keywords
ProcurementSupply ChainSourcing ProcessesSupplier PerformanceCommodity Strategies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the NSC Procurement Department for North America-based Eurofins companies
- Report to a Category Manager and refine processes and execute new category strategies
- Own assigned categories end-to-end, including project identification, sourcing leadership, and prioritization
- Manage savings plans and deliver significant value
- Lead and integrate spend portfolios related to mergers and acquisitions and post-acquisition activity
- Build project pipelines and lead RFI/RFQ sourcing processes with technical experts
- Negotiate with suppliers and manage supplier selection, contracting, and supplier performance
- Achieve cost savings while improving quality and delivery times
- Manage stakeholder relationships up to ELE Presidents and act as Purchasing Business Partner for assigned legal entities
- Lead change management, including test-plan setup, to drive adoption of sourcing practices, processes, and tools
- Research markets, costs, risks, trends, and suppliers
- Analyze spend using Excel, pivot tables, and standard Excel functions
- Prepare management reports and presentations and communicate key insights
- Integrate supplier diversity, sustainability, cash-flow improvement, automation, and digitization into category processes
- Ensure administration, implementation, compliance, and enforcement of commodity and contracting strategies
- Drive sourcing alignment through project management of scope, timelines, deliverables, total cost of ownership, quality, and budget
- Lead negotiations for multi-site group contracts and extract cost savings
- Build relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Review Purchase Order requisitions in Coupa and ensure best-value sourcing
- Manage e-catalogue and pricing compliance in the procurement tool
- Lead sourcing and operational purchasing activities
- Coach or train Sourcing Specialists and Associates
- Perform reporting as defined by team processes or the manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 3-4 years of Purchasing or related experience necessary
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Sciences (or related field) preferred
- Experience working in Excel and use of pivot tables and standard Excel functions
- Experience with Coupa Source-to-Pay is an asset but not mandatory
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of legal and contractual issues and negotiating contracts
- Ability to work autonomously and manage tasks without constant oversight
- Strong resilience and ability to work under pressure in a multi-tasking and multi-priority environment
- Ability to adapt to changing Purchasing department, customer, and business needs
- Ability to coach or train Sourcing Specialists and Associates
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. availability, with overtime as needed
- Must be eligible to work in the United States (Eurofins USA employment context)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental options
- Vision options
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- On-the-job training
