Purchasing Specialist

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 63,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in 60 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,95 million, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The Purchasing Specialist will play a key role in both the operational and analytical aspects of Eurofins' purchasing function in Türkiye. This role involves leading and supporting purchasing processes, ensuring efficient and accurate order management, while also contributing to cross-country benchmarking initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance. This role follows a hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities including processing purchase requisitions, issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and resolving invoice or order discrepancies.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (labs, finance, operations) to gather purchasing needs and ensure timely procurement of goods and services.
• Maintain purchasing data and supplier information within ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment activities in coordination with labs.
• Support cross-country benchmarking projects by collecting and harmonizing purchasing data from various labs across Türkiye (and occasionally internationally).
• Analyze pricing structures and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to uncover potential savings and harmonization opportunities.
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service level, and lead times, and contribute to supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Prepare regular reports and actionable insights for purchasing and category managers to support sourcing decisions.
• Ensure alignment with Eurofins procurement policies and compliance standards.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a well-rounded Purchasing Specialist who combines strong analytical skills with hands-on purchasing experience and a solid understanding of procurement technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in the integration and operational use of Coupa procurement tools across Eurofins Türkiye and international teams, contributing directly to harmonization and cost optimization efforts.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong analytical mindset, with advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to structure and interpret large datasets to support decision-making.
• Proven problem-solving ability – can break down complex, multi-variable challenges (e.g. total cost of operation across countries, compliance with various local regulations) and propose actionable solutions.
• Experience in managing cross-functional stakeholders and working collaboratively across teams.
• A balanced approach to data and people – able to navigate resistance, communicate the “why,” and drive adoption of change.
• Precise and structured in data collection, analysis, and harmonization, with a high attention to detail and consistency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present findings clearly and persuasively to senior leadership.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of urgency and ownership – committed to delivering high-quality outcomes on time.
• Experience in managing and monitoring car lease agreements, including contract follow-up, cost control, and coordination with both employees and suppliers.

Preferred Tools & Systems:

• Coupa experience is a strong advantage, especially in integration, data mapping, and operational use across multiple locations.
• Familiarity with Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Experience with LIMS systems is a plus, though not mandatory.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or financial analysis/benchmarking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver cross-country benchmarking projects and support strategic purchasing initiatives.
• Comfortable working with diverse stakeholder groups, both locally and internationally.