Manager - IBU Strategic Sourcing

452 Eli Lilly and Company (Ireland) Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Vacation benefits

Healthcare benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Death benefits

Time off and leave benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lilly is recruiting for an International Sourcing leader based in Cork GBS. You will drive category strategies across Marketing & Sales and General Administration, work with global stakeholders, and lead supplier relationships to maximize value from spend.

You will manage negotiations, contracts, and tender processes using Ariba/SAP, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with business needs.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in Procurement, Business Administration, or Finance or degree-level education in any discipline with relevant experience.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Additional language capability would be advantageous
• CIPS / IIPMM / ISM qualification and/or relevant Procurement experience
• Good IT literacy with the Microsoft Office suite & SAP/Ariba

Responsibilities

• Develop, create & execute International Category strategies for assigned areas of spend.
• Develop and share category expertise with other team members in the Strategic sourcing team.
• Be the International Business Unit sourcing owner for assigned categories within the IBU Procurement organization.
• Apply strategic sourcing processes, utilizing project management skills and techniques to ensure timely project delivery.
• Lead supplier relationships in conjunction with business areas.
• Act as an escalation point for contractual and performance issues.
• Lead Negotiations and develop contracts within area of responsibility.
• Manage sourcing/tendering process, utilizing Ariba tools.
• Provide commercial advice to business areas as required.
• Partner with colleagues in global procurement.
• Work with internal business partners to develop approved supplier strategies and listings in key areas of responsibility.
• Promote and ensure compliance with procurement processes and Financial Responsibility Authorizations Policy

Skills

Procurement

Category management

International procurement

Negotiations

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Education

Procurement/Business/Finance degree

English proficiency

CIPS/IIPMM/ISM qualification

IT literacy with SAP/Ariba

Tools

SAP/Ariba

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

The Role:

The role will be responsible for International Sourcing leadership for a number of key spend categories across Marketing & Sales and General Administration. The Role requires working closely with internal Lilly stakeholders across the world and external organizations to evaluate opportunities, create category strategies and implement innovative solutions for the selection of suppliers. The role also entails leading existing supply relationships to ensure Lilly maximizes the full value from our spend. The successful candidate will be a member of the Strategic Sourcing procurement team based in Cork GBS. The candidate will have proven experience in indirect Procurement leadership / Category Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, create & execute International Category strategies for assigned areas of spend
• Develop and share category expertise with other team members in the Strategic sourcing team
• Be the International Business Unit sourcing owner for assigned categories within the IBU Procurement organization.
• Apply strategic sourcing processes, utilizing project management skills and techniques to ensure timely project delivery.
• Lead supplier relationships in conjunction with business areas.
• Act as an escalation point for contractual and performance issues.
• Lead Negotiations and develop contracts within area of responsibility.
• Manage sourcing/tendering process, utilizing Ariba tools.
• Provide commercial advice to business areas as required.
• Partner with colleagues in global procurement
• Work with internal business partners to develop approved supplier strategies and listings in key areas of responsibility
• Promote and ensure compliance with procurement processes and Financial Responsibility Authorizations Policy

Essential Skills:

• Proven track record in Procurement.
• Procurement / Category management experience.
• International Procurement Experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate multiple source information and make recommendations.
• Able to communicate effectively, develop strong relationships and lead at all levels cross-functionally, both internally and externally.
• Commercially aware with a proactive, energetic, can-do attitude.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and internal customer groups.
• Accomplished in external interactions and negotiations.
• Self-motivated, able to proactively seek and prioritize opportunities.
• Skilled at working with minimal close guidance.

Education Requirements:

• Degree-level education in Procurement, Business Administration, or Finance or degree-level education in any discipline with relevant experience
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Additional language capability would be advantageous
• CIPS / IIPMM / ISM qualification and/or relevant Procurement experience
• Good IT literacy with the Microsoft Office suite & SAP/Ariba

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.

Lilly 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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is €32,250 - €82,610. Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

• Eligibility to participate in a pension plan
• Vacation benefits
• Eligibility for healthcare benefits
• Flexible benefits (if applicable)
• Life insurance
• Death benefits
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

#WeAreLillyUKandIreland At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly