Purchasing Team Lead

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.

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

Purpose

PerkinElmer is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Lead, Purchasing to join our dynamic team in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and supply chain management, with excellent leadership skills and a proven track record in managing purchasing operations. This role will oversee the purchasing team, ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of materials and services, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of procurement specialist in their daily activities and in meeting the departmental objectives and metrics
• Work closely with Planning Department on demand requirement
• Ensure timely release purchase orders per system generated purchase requisitions and all purchase orders are delivered on time
• Proactively monitor material delivery according to SIOP plan to ensure no material shortage impact to production
• Perform weekly inventory monitoring to ensure all raw material inventory targets are achieved.
• Supplier performance tracking and management.
• 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, as assigned

• Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree holder in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering or equivalent disciplines
• At least 5 years of working experience with 2 years in leadership role

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Good knowledge in SAP especially for MM/ PP modules
• Meticulous
• Good oral and written communication
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong bias for action and results oriented. Ability to prioritize and work independently and proactively is critical for success
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple and complex tasks in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Demonstrates diplomacy, confidentiality and professionalism
• Has a strong sense of business acumen and is comfortable working with tight timelines

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.