Procurement Specialist

About the role

This position sits within the indirect procurement function in Europe and reports to the Manager of Indirect Procurement Europe. The role is part of a three-person team and combines both strategic and day-to-day procurement responsibilities.

On the strategic side, the focus is on supplier management, tracking supplier performance, identifying and selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, and securing competitive pricing to deliver the best overall value for the business. On the tactical side, the role involves converting approved Oracle requisitions into purchase orders, supporting timely delivery, and helping ensure suppliers are paid on time. A major element of the role is managing the European leased car fleet.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders in Oracle R12 ERP, place orders with vendors, and follow up to make sure consumables and indirect goods or services are received on schedule.
• Build, refresh, and put into practice sourcing approaches that keep quality supplies and services flowing at competitive cost.
• Oversee the European leased vehicle fleet by coordinating with site assistants, their managers, HR, and the lease provider to identify the most suitable solution for each case.
• Complete the financial paperwork required by the lease company and communicate the car policy clearly to stakeholders.
• Look for ways to modernize the fleet and monitor the lease provider’s service levels, stepping in when performance falls short.
• Manage supplier relationships for office-building-related services in St Priest.
• Work closely with internal partners to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and improve indirect procurement processes.
• Collaborate with internal customers to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Support suppliers, internal teams, and accounts payable through the purchase order and payment cycle, including checking invoice status and updating the invoice-on-hold list when needed.
• Assist users of iProcurement and complete assigned compliance learning tasks.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, materials management, operations management, purchasing, engineering, business administration, finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent level of professional experience in a similar position.
• At least 3 years of purchasing experience in an industrial setting, ideally within medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle R12 ERP.
• Clear written and spoken communication skills, along with strong interpersonal ability.
• Fluency in English.

Additional information

The organization emphasizes meaningful work, innovation, and contributing to improved healthcare outcomes. The team environment is collaborative and centered on both operational execution and strategic procurement impact.

Agency notice

Unsolicited support from search firms is not accepted for this opening. Resumes sent by agencies without a valid written agreement for this specific position will be treated as company property, and no placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired through such a referral. Any agency agreement must be in place before engagement and must be formally approved by the Vice President, Talent Acquisition. When agreements do exist, candidate introductions are limited to the exact scope of that approved arrangement. No phone calls or emails are requested.