Consultant - Procurement

Elanco; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage API suppliers and drive strategic sourcing projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of procurement experience in a global environment, preferably within pharmaceuticals, and is skilled in negotiations, data analysis, and stakeholder management. This role is based in Speke, UK, with 10-20% travel expected.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement with a global company.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting a pharmaceutical or animal health GMP manufacturing environment.
• High level proficiency in spoken/written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the API suppliers or Contract Manufacturers globally.
• Conduct strategic sourcing projects and negotiations.
• Monitor suppliers’ financial and compliance conditions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Overview

Your role:

Procurement team engages Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and suppliers to manufacture and package Drug Products and APIs that are supplied around the globe. The team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of goods and services in a way that adds value to the Elanco business, by delivering cost savings, reduced supply risks and improved manufacturing network capabilities that impact the business top and bottom line.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities:

The primary role of this position will be to manage the API suppliers or CMs globally. Support will consist of:

• Strategic Sourcing: Conduct projects (in conjunction with global Elanco procurement API, Drug Product category owners) –category strategy development, requests for information/proposals, negotiations and contracting, financial dispute resolution and ongoing project management to ensure implementation and performance.
• Relationship Management: Work closely with internal clients and be involved in relationship management with existing China/AP Regional EEM CMOs/suppliers to assure the value targeted during negotiations is realized for the business.
• Monitor suppliers’ financial and compliance conditions to determine if there is risk or impact to product supply.
• Opportunity Assessment: assessing potential opportunities on a regular basis that will benefit Elanco.
• Participate in meetings, due diligence and visits with the EEM joint supplier/CMO management teams.
• Perform market intelligence: conduct site visits to potential suppliers to do an initial screening to determine if they are capable of meeting Elanco's requirements and quality standards.

This position will report to the Director of API Global Procurement - Elanco External Manufacturing

Minimum qualifications

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement with a global company
• At least 3 years of experience supporting a pharmaceutical or animal health GMP manufacturing environment.
• High level proficiency in spoken/written English.
• Proven interpersonal skills, especially in conflict situations and collaborates effectively with internal and external teams.
• Proven skills in negotiating and understanding commercial contracting.
• Experience in data analysis and report summary
• Willingness to work outside the typical office hours to accommodate the time differences among different Elanco offices.

Preferred qualifications

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Knowledge of various procurement tools and the use of artificial intelligence.
• Previous experience sourcing APIs or other chemistry-based ingredients are highly desirable.
• Experience in working with global teams and ability to network and influence and drive organizational change even beyond the area of direct responsibility.
• Demonstrated business acumen, good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, set direction, manage commitments, deadlines, etc.
• Ability to network and influence and drive organizational change even beyond the area of direct responsibility.
• Strong communication skills—written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Leverages broad network (internally & externally) to maintain market knowledge & best practice awareness.
• Facilitates alignment, resolves conflict, and overcomes resistance.
• Collaborate effectively with internal & external partners.

Additional Information

• Location: Speke, UK.
• Travel: 10-20% of travel
• Overnight travel and international travel will be required.
• Flexible hours

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status