Purchasing Specialist, French speaker

PerkinElmer; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental care

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Benefits cafeteria

Multisport Card

Home office allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Career development opportunities

Birthday/extra vacation

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist with French language skills to support the OneSource team in Krakow. The role combines analysis, supplier management, and cost optimization in a hybrid work setup (3 days in Quattro Business Park office).

Responsibilities include processing requisitions, evaluating quotes, ensuring GMP compliance, and maintaining data integrity. Requires 2+ years in purchasing and fluency in French and English.

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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with international suppliers.
• Proficiency in using SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and process incoming purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate purchasing activities to support uninterrupted operations.
• Request and evaluate quotes from approved suppliers.
• Maintain accuracy of purchasing data in systems for audit readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract scope for value and quality.
• Identify new supply sources when vendors underperform or cost is not competitive.
• Recommend cost-saving initiatives and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Meet Purchasing targets and contribute to departmental KPIs.

Skills

French language

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

English language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain/Finance/Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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 Title

Purchasing Specialist, French speaker

Location(s)
Poland - Hybrid

Job Description

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.

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