Contracts Team Leader, US (fixed term)

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

PerkinElmer is seeking an experienced leader within our Global Contract Team to manage, develop and improve our team of OS Contracts Coordinators, Specialists and Associates. Support delivery improvements, cost reduction and value-add to the customer.

Hybrid working model, Krakow, Quattro Business Park (3days office)

Role description:

• Lead, train, and mentor EMEA Contracts Team

• Conducts performance reviews and provides input into annual salary planning

• Manage projects assigned by Leadership

• Site escalation point to resolve internal and external issues.

• Ensure prioritization of workload to meet business requirements. 

• Drives appropriate actions to support short and long term goals in Global Contracts

• Interfaces with senior leaders to provide advice, solutions, or continuous improvements

• Responsible for developing and maintaining site specific SOPs

• Possess in-depth knowledge of all Service Operations functions

• Provide back-up support for Contract Specialist and Senior Contract Specialist roles as required to meet business needs

• Attend meetings to provide management coverage

• Report to Senior leaders on Department progress and initiatives

• Manage improvement projects, related to Global Contracts

• Department and work reallocation based on needs of the business

Role requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines

• We are interested in candidates who have performed Team Coordination or Team Leader Back up

• Preferred knowledge or experience in  Contracts and other Financial roles

• Management/Project Management - Sets goals and engages the team around them

• Talent Development – Develops and implements processes and practices to proactively attract, select, and retain top, diverse talent

• Customer Focus - Understands and acts on the needs of the internal and external customer

• Demonstrated high level work ethic and organizational skills is a “must have”

• Strong attention to detail; demonstrated accurate information transcription

• Excellent Excel skills

• Experience in SAP essential

• Project management experience desirable

• Understanding of excellent Customer Service

• Ability to communicate both internally & externally; orally and in writing

What we offer:

• Private healthcare including dental care

• Life and long-term disability insurance,

• MyBenefit Cafeteria system,

• Multisport Card,

• Social Fund Subsidies,

• Home Office allowance,

• Tuition reimbursement,

• Referral awards,

• Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas,

• Day off to celebrate your birthday, and up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.

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