Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Purchasing Operations Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Drive compliance and governance of the Procure to Pay process with all Eurofins entities
• Day to day supervision of the purchasing department to ensure policies and procedures are followed
• Develop KPI’s to measure performance across the team.
• Coach, train and develop employees within the group
• Work cross functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure service levels provided to Eurofins Business Units meet expectations.  Develop and implement action plans where appropriate to improve satisfaction.
• Operate as an escalation point and customer service expert to meet business expectations.
• Training new associates on Eurofins NSC Purchasing processes
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Work cross functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure service levels provided to Eurofins Business Units meet expectations.  Develop and implement action plans where appropriate to improve satisfaction.
• Development and implementation of standard department operating procedures
• Training new associates on Eurofins NSC Purchasing processes
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to effectively lead a team
• Positive attitude with one team mindset
• Systems knowledge including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Procurement systems aptitude and experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Must be professional, possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be a team player.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task.  Time management skills with the ability to prioritize as necessary

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Supply Chain, Business Administration
• Minimum 6 years professional-level purchasing and management experience
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated track record of motivation and success
• Prior experience in Laboratory setting or Bio/Life Sciences preferred
• Background in Operations or Supply Chain Management is a plus
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed.  Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 

What we Offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.