Eurofins Scientific through its subsidiaries is a world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and in agroscience Contract Research services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in genomics and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in BioPharma Contract Development and Manufacturing. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty esoteric and molecular clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA. With ca. 62,000 staff across a network of over 1,000 independent companies in 62 countries and operating over 900 laboratories, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods for evaluating the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin and purity of biological substances and products, as well as for innovative clinical diagnostics. The objective of Eurofins companies is to provide their customers with high-quality services, accurate results on time and expert advice by their highly qualified staff.
Main Responsibilities
•Sourcing Expertise & experience in CDMO/CMC/Chemistry/Toxicology
•Exposure to import of Specialty chemicals from China
•Extensive experience on Cost Sheets.
•Experience in import and its related formalities to ensure timely clearances and delivery of imported Goods (Lab equipment’s and chemical/consumables)
•Procurement of Biologicals & Consumables
•Liaison with Regulatory Authorities
•Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
•Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
•Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
•Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements & documentation.
•Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer- supplier power
•Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
•Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
•Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
•Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
•Rate contracting of all Opex related requirements.
•To arrange for vendor approval after obtaining of duly filled in Vendor Questionnaire
•Ensure timely, cost effective and high-quality materials adhering to all purchase policies and regulatory guidelines.
•Review and approval of Stores Records
Competencies
•Proven working experience in Biopharma industry.
•Strong leadership capabilities
•Working with teams, leading them
•Senior profiles from the industry who has worked in a shared service profile and who has the potential of moving into a senior role in near future.
•Comfortable and has worked in different industries and segments especially large MNC’s and proprietor driven organizations.
•Candidate who has managed purchase savings.
•Candidates with dynamic personality and strategic purchase know how
•Exposure to Techniques of Cost Reduction
•Exposure to Techniques of Negotiation
•Knows Key KPI’s of purchase department.
•Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
•Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
•Working experience of vendor management software like Coupa.
•Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures.
•Solid judgement along with decision making skills.
•Knowledge of Indirect and Capex procurements
•Ambitious, looking for leadership role.
•Has had lateral movements – Cross Industry
•Entrepreneurship Skills
•Comfortable working in a fast pace environment and who can put processes into place.
•Any graduate Diploma/Degree
•BE/ MBA good to have.