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Purchasing Specialist-May 2024
Simz Pudong
May 3, 2025
ABOUT LABCORP
Headquartered in Burlington, NC, Labcorp operates in 60 countries and territories across the globe.
10,000+ employees
Healthcare, Healthtech
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About Purchasing Specialist

  Job Summary:

  This position will be responsible for:

  Procurement and sourcing activities related to assuring supplies are available, including determining quantities needed and on hand, ordering, managing supplier relations for on time delivery and quality and maintaining data within procurement systems

  Implement approved policies, procedures, and practices that assure compliance with all regulatory requirements, laboratory practices, customs requirements and any other applicable legal, regulatory, or company requirements.

  Analysis – Knowing business objectives and requirements.

  Communication - Procurement need to be able to communicate effectively on all levels to engage with stakeholders and suppliers to develop the correct specifications, accurate expediting and stock control as well as good supplier relationships and effective contract management.

  Expedition – Seeing to the shipment, delivery, fulfillment, or otherwise execution of the agreement.

  Supplier liaison – The purchasing specialist work as an agent between the supplier and the company, managing the ongoing business relationship.

  Responsibilities/Duties

  Contract compliance – Assure that all requisitions are aligned with pricing and terms negotiated with vendors

  Contact new suppliers for system set up information & maintain FSA system data up to date.

  Perform functional activity within the Oracle PeopleSoft application

  Support Sourcing team to source new items as needed and facilitate item setup within product code systems for all local Kit Supply related inventory

  Manage and maintain product code system(s)

  Contact suppliers to follow-up on Purchase Orders and the anticipated delivery date. Expediting orders.

  Interact with internal requestors on material availability, critical supply issues, delivery dates, order problems and quality issues to meet inventory demand.

  Manage “China Collection Supplies” database and email inbox, providing operational support to external customers through internal stakeholders

  Reconcile Account Payable issues with suppliers.

  Register suppliers in appropriate system.

  Register product codes and maintain product code system(s).

  Work with warehouse team to provide data and analysis.

  Negotiate with suppliers for the acquisition/return of materials and services for supply items as defined by the relevant Authority levels.

  Insure all purchasing needs within the company are met. This requires positive communications and order feedback to the requesting individuals or department.

  Provide internal customers with alternative supplier(s), product(s), and/or service(s) other than proprietary supplier, products, and/or service.

  Monitor inventory levels and replenishment rules for assigned commodities through usage analysis and direct communications with internal customer.

  Assure the accurate reporting of metrics. Support on-going Process Improvement and targeted cost savings

  Assures accurate and timely completion of work in the area particularly for order management and supply chain reviews etc.

  Solid knowledge of purchasing, sourcing, logistics and accounting related processes; and basic knowledge of compliance requirements of Medical device, IVD, Chemical items, in China

  Assist Management in identifying “best practices”, suggest system/process enhancements for improving operational efficiencies. Develop and implement approved initiatives.

  Undertake specific projects as required

  Other duties as assigned by senior management.

  Experience:

  Minimum Required:

  Minimum 2 years international purchasing and supply chain experience.

  Experience in demand management, Transportation and Warehouse Management preferred.

  Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads and deadlines.

  Must have proven record of excellence communication, customer service, high level of analytical experience and organizational skills.

  Extensive general computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office Tools.

  Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses:

  Recommended:

  Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.

  Proven experience managing supply chain operations.

  Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision.

  In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.

  Highly organized and detail-oriented.

  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

  As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

  For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement (https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy) .

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