Procurement Lead — Direct Materials Sourcing

Eli Lilly and Company; Kinsale; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Healthcare benefits

Vacation benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Ireland seeks a Procurement Lead - Direct Sourcing at Kinsale to manage sourcing of specialty, fine and commodity chemicals, raw materials and packaging for manufacturing.

You will lead supplier evaluations, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and work with Science & Technology, QA and Production to optimize cost, quality and supply. The role involves travel and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Understanding of purchasing and manufacturing supply chain.
• Excellent communication / facilitation and influencing skills.
• Analytical & organizational skills.
• Project planning and implementation skills.
• Chemical & pharmaceutical market knowledge.
• Overall manufacturing business knowledge.
• Good knowledge of contracts and commercial agreements.
• Good commercial negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply risk and cost of raw materials at Kinsale.
• Maintain & improve sources of quality raw materials and packaging for use in manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and negotiate agreements and contracts with raw material suppliers to control costs of raw materials and packaging purchases.
• Carry out risk assessments and portfolio analysis on all third party purchased raw materials/packaging to drive sourcing projects and other appropriate risk mitigation activities.
• Leverage Lilly’s position in the marketplace through procurement strategy development and alignment with global procurement activities.
• Ensure that contracts are in place with key suppliers.
• Manage the Lilly/supplier relationships.
• Supplier relationships managed with a view to continuous improvement in cost & value, including regular business reviews with key suppliers.
• Develop market knowledge specific to areas of sourcing responsibility in above categories.
• Share Lilly expectations with suppliers, and provide progress & performance reporting.
• Serve as expert within Lilly for all areas requiring information regarding third party raw materials.
• Support Manufacturing Business needs.
• Understand business needs and requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers & internal customers to ensure raw materials and suppliers meet all internal specifications and standards.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Organization to ensure all material requirements are met.
• Ensure legal, quality, health & safety, ethical and environmental standards are maintained and developed.
• Ensure Customs compliance for all non-EU imports & work towards minimizing import-duty liabilities.
• Understand & use global manufacturing and other related business processes.
• Participate in Six Sigma projects.
• Support Local & Global Procurement policies, goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with existing procurement policies and advise on policy development.
• Use and contribute to local procurement tools.
• Use E-procurement tools in line with Procurement strategies.
• Support corporate-wide goal of procurement savings.
• Work in co-operation with other site buyers involved with common materials and suppliers.
• Participate as a Member of Network/Corporate Direct Materials Team.
• Lead and Deliver Global Projects.
• Active member of Global team in driving the direction/strategy of Direct Materials

Skills

Purchasing & supply chain

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project planning

Contract knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Purchasing

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Ireland seeks a Procurement Lead - Direct Sourcing at Kinsale to manage sourcing of specialty, fine and commodity chemicals, raw materials and packaging for manufacturing.

You will lead supplier evaluations, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and work with Science & Technology, QA and Production to optimize cost, quality and supply. The role involves travel and a competitive compensation package.