Purchasing Specialist, French speaker

PerkinElmer; Kraków; Hybride; PLN 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Home Office allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Internal career development

Résumé du poste

PerkinElmer in Kraków is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to support the OneSource team. The role focuses on requisition processing, supplier quotes, data accuracy, and cost control within GMP-aligned processes.

The position offers a hybrid working model (3 days in the office at Quattro Business Park) and collaboration with international suppliers across the life sciences sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Management preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing.
• Very good level of French and English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work in a team and as an individual.
• High integrity and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with international suppliers.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Responsabilités

• Review, analyze, and process incoming purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and GMP compliance.
• Coordinate and execute purchasing activities to support operations in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Request and evaluate quotes from approved suppliers and service providers.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of purchasing data in systems for audit readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance, cost, and contract scope for best value and service levels.
• Identify and develop new supply sources when vendors no longer meet needs.
• Recommend cost-saving initiatives including alternative sourcing strategies and supplier consolidation.
• Contribute to achieving departmental KPIs.

Connaissances

French language proficiency

English language proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain, Finance, or Management

Outils

SAP

Excel

Description du poste

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Specialist with French language skills. The person will support the OneSource team.

Hybrid working model, Krakow, Quattro Business Park (3-day office)

Role description:

• Review, analyze, and process incoming purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal procurement policies and GMP requirements
• Coordinate and execute purchasing activities in a timely and cost-effective manner to support uninterrupted operations
• Request and evaluate quotes from approved suppliers and contract service providers, ensuring quality, compliance, and competitive pricing
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of purchasing data in systems, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance
• Monitor supplier performance, cost, and contract scope to ensure best value, quality, and service levels
• Identify and develop new, qualified supply sources when existing vendors no longer meet performance, compliance, or cost expectations
• Recommend cost‑saving initiatives, including alternative sourcing strategies, supplier consolidation, and process optimization to increase efficiency and reduce purchasing and procurement risk
• Responsible for consistently meeting Purchasing targets and contributing to the achievement of departmental KPIs

Role requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Management preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
• Very good level of French and English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with international suppliers
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in using the SAP system and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

What we offer:

• Private healthcare, including dental care,
• 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!

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