Senior Vendor Management 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.

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist who will be responsible for driving strategic value for our customers through broader vendor negotiations, vendor performance management, and governance on customer third-party spend in the OneSource program.

Role can be fully remote, but has to be performed from Poland.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop cost-benefit analysis which is used frequently to optimize spend

• Serve as the liaison between customer, employer, and vendors

• Calculate metrics for analysis as well as consolidate large amounts of data into concise targeted informational summaries and reports

• Manage/deliver supplier contracts within budget and hit in line with targeted savings

• Make accurate forecasts to meet customer’s demand

• Source, qualify, negotiate, and procure service contracts in support of our OneSource Enterprise asset management portfolio.

• Engage in all aspects of supplier management with a focus on improving profitability and delivering customer satisfaction

• Identify appropriate service coverage for different customers or types of equipment and opportunities to expand our service platform strategy.

• Conduct routine supplier meetings to develop and maintain supplier relationship.

• Use data to drive decisions and provide market/competitive feedback while supporting the field organization and providing visibility and accessibility to supplier metrics, tools and processes.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or analytics related field

• Equivalent of 5+ years of combined procurement, strategic development, strategic pricing, or data analytics / insights experience

Preferred Experience:

• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends and develop action plan based on findings

• Experience in similar or related industry

• Deep understanding of vendor/supplier communications and best practices.

• Thorough knowledge of developing, deploying and awarding service contracts (RFP)

• Strong negotiation skills and buying strategies culminating in positive financial results

What we offer:

• Private healthcare including dental care – MEDICOVER,

• Life and long-term disability insurance – GENERALI,

• Gym card - MULTISPORT,

• Social Fund Subsidies,

• Home Office allowance,

• Tuition reimbursement,

• Referral awards,

• Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas,

• and up to 4 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.