Purchasing Asssociate

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.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Responsible for determining appropriate payment method for spends (PO, PCard, Ariba ePay, One-Time Payment form, Down Payment etc.) based on client purchasing and accounting policies

Utilizing an internal PO request system to ensure all account coding, vendor information, legal agreement, and other compliance requirements are complete.

Interact and collaborate with Project Coordinators, Contract Managers and Scientists.

Following up on order status and any other questions from colleagues or vendors related to POs, invoices, and payments.

Works closely with the clients Financial Services groups in Costa Rica and Poland including Accounts Payable and the Procurement Support Center.

Responsible for updating PO request through to final invoice; requesting appropriate invoice approvals; following up on missing orders; and many other procurement responsibilities.

Handle a high volume of requests for help from colleagues in approving invoices, learning new systems, and resolving issues.

3-5 Years of Procurement and/or Accounts Payable transactional experience

Ability to work with minimal oversight in complex environment

Ability to handle navigation of complex system requirements and network of contacts

Skilled in computer systems such as SAP, Ariba, or equivalent purchasing/financial systems

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to understand multiple purchasing methods and decide which is appropriate

Top-notch customer service skills

Must have extremely strong multi-tasking skills as well as the ability to reprioritize regularly while handling constant interruptions

Experience in ordering scientific goods and services will be beneficial.

Ability to work well with colleagues at all levels of the organization

Ability to discern the appropriate communication type best to utilize given the situation at hand.

Patience, flexibility and persistence to work through complex issues with colleagues in multiple locations

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, first shift.

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.

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