Cambridge United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Location Cambridge, GB Job ID REQ-056276

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-orientated and commercially driven Associate Purchasing Specialist to support the purchasing process for one of our key customers. This role combines strategic product selection with hands-on purchasing, vendor management, and cost optimisation to support our business goals.

In this position, you will be responsible for selecting and purchasing goods and services including determining product type, quality, source, timing, pricing, and promotional plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes and processes incoming purchase requisitions

• Coordinates purchasing activities in a cost effective and timely manner

• Requests quotes from suppliers for a purchase of specific services

• Responsible for purchasing and procurement data input and integrity

• Performs cost analysis and volume planning for external services

• Monitors the cost and scope of suppliers to negotiate highest quality at best value

• Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive

• May recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Experienced in purchasing, order entry, customer service in a team-based environment

• Skilled at negotiation and vendor management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Excel

• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and commercially minded

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Organization and time management skills

Whatweoffer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
• Income Protection Insurance that ensures your income is protected when life takes the unexpected turn
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Access to ourWeCare Programme,offering medical, mental health, legal, and financial support
• MyStrength – a personalisedwellbeing app
• AXA Health &Wellbeing App to help you stay on top of your health
• Private Medical Insurance, including Doctor at Hand for 24/7, 365 access to a GP
• Enhanced company pension contributions (subject to increased employee contribution) to help you plan for the future
• Exclusive discounts via Benefit Hub and BHN Extras
• Generous employee referral rewards
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme to make commuting easier
• Cycle to Work Scheme promoting a healthier, greener commute

Working Environment:

• Office based (Cambridge, UK), 5 days per week (Monday to Friday)

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.