Purchasing & Facilities Officer

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, cosmetics products testing, agroscience and CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Warehouse/Inventory Control:

• Monitoring of inventory levels of both raw materials inventory and consumable items for all departments (laboratory and administrative department) to ensure timely and accurate procurement.
• Make sure goods are receipted and properly stored in the warehouse (6S housekeeping).
• Perform weekly inventory replenishment of KANBAN stock system within the laboratory and ensure the system meets the laboratory's requirement - update if required.
• Receiving ordered items in appropriate systems and submitting paperwork to Finance to process invoice and payment.
• Submitting and tracking purchase orders in internal purchasing systems i.e. COUPA to maintain sufficient inventory levels in order to support ongoing and planned production and service.
• Monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory counts are current.
• Maintain inventory/purchasing modules within accounting system.
• Compliance control is to be well maintained and followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Purchasing:

• Key and central point of contact for all internal departments and external vendors regarding orders and general inquiries.
• Represent department and the organization favourably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times.
• Manages whole purchasing cycle which includes; request for quotation, PO creation, PO follow up, goods receipt entry and verification of supplier invoices, perform quality check on purchase requests/orders, i.e. to prevent duplicated orders.
• Continuous sourcing and identification of suppliers and vendors and negotiation with suppliers for favourable pricing and quality.
• Actively participate in team and company meetings.
• Create and run reports for all internal associates in regards to products, inventory levels, and costing.
• Assure appropriate expense codes, and departments are assigned to each purchase order.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of SOP regarding spending levels and procurement procedures.
• Build rapport and maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure alignment to KPI's and product specifications.
• Compliance control is to be well maintained and followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Facility/Admin:

• Principle contact and liaison between the Building Maintenance group and other department leads.
• Upkeeping of company’s facility – office and laboratory.
• Provide full spectrum of administrative support, and coordinate with departments and offices within the group on all administrative related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Purchasing/Inventory experience.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, purchasing and inventory management systems.
• Keenly attentive to detail, safety conscious with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Customer service focused and professional attitude.
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization.
• Work under supervision of management.
• Excellent command of English (verbal & written communication skills).
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

Additional Information

What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

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Eurofins Mechem is an Equal Opportunities Company.