Purchasing 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.

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Job Description

Position Overview: PerkinElmer is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Purchasing Specialist. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping our global purchasing strategy, ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services to support our mission and business objectives . The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in developing and managing supplier relationships

Reporting:  This individual will report into the SG Purchasing Manager and contribute to improve supply chain efficiency and enhance overall competitiveness.  This individual will play a key role in supporting the procurement team and related activities covering 1500 + part numbers. This role requires Procurement experience with a proven track record of successfully delivering broad international sourcing deliverables on time, within scope, and on budget. The purchasing specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance) and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Planner on-demand requirement
• Release purchase orders per system generated purchase requisitions and ensure all purchase orders are delivered on time.
• Proactively monitor material delivery according to SIOP plan to ensure no material shortage impact to production.
• Attend daily production meetings to communicate material issues and advise action items.
• Perform weekly inventory monitoring to ensure all raw material inventory targets are achieved.
• Supplier performance tracking and management.
• LRS contract negotiation- To drive increase LRS spend commodity by commodity.
• Review E&O and manage LTB activities to minimize obsolescence risk.
• Streamline processes and drive continuous improvement in performance and customer/employee satisfaction.
• Lead in special projects and key initiatives identified from time to time

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related discipline
• 5-8 years of experience in a dynamic and fast-paced MNC manufacturing environment

Preferred Characteristics

• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management – Proven ability to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities while ensuring quality and supply continuity.
• Negotiation & Contract Management – Skilled in managing supplier agreements and achieving favourable outcomes.
• Supplier Relationship Management – Ability to develop strong supplier partnerships that enhance reliability, innovation, and sustainability.
• Analytical Thinking – Strong capability in spend analysis, market intelligence, and fact-based decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Effective in working with diverse stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and quality functions.
• Ethics & Compliance – Strong commitment to integrity, transparency, and adherence to procurement governance.