Associate Director - Procurement

Eli Lilly and Company; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated procurement specialist to support a new manufacturing site in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, vendor negotiation, and project management, with a focus on delivering quality and cost-effective solutions. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in improving the lives of people around the globe through your contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in supply chain, manufacturing, or procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with site objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Negotiation

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or similar field

MBA

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Position Description:

Lilly recently acquired a state-of-the-art parenteral manufacturing site located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This new site will further expand Lilly's global parenteral (injectable) product manufacturing network and support increased demand for the Company's medicines. This position will initially support site readiness from a procurement perspective (including the coordination of key procurement and sourcing activities as well as the establishment and management of vendor/supplier relationships) and will transition to be responsible for ongoing procurement activities once the site is operational.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

1. Develop strong understanding of the site and ensure that the procurement strategy aligns with the site’s key operational, performance, and supply objectives. Communicate consistently with site leadership to ensure this alignment is maintained.
2. Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Lilly’s Global Procurement organization as well as counterparts at other Lilly sites.
3. Establish and manage relationships with local site suppliers (including negotiations) while integrating global suppliers into the site’s supply chain.
4. Support Lilly’s supplier diversity initiatives.
5. Establish, maintain, and update master supply agreements for which the Kenosha County site is the lead site or key influencer. Leverage expertise and guidance from Global Procurement and align with global strategies.
6. Lead supplier relations management activities for strategic third-party suppliers. Drive action items, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
7. Seek out and implement quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost savings projects with suppliers. Consolidate and present captured and forecasted site savings, in alignment with Global Procurement methodology.
8. Make and/or support decisions regarding quality of materials/suppliers and resolution of material/supplier issues, while maintaining high-quality supplier relations.
9. Conduct benchmarking analysis to evaluate market landscape for supported categories.
10. Work with Global Procurement and Site Finance to establish strong business cases for the formation of new supplier relationships and for the establishment of new service lines with existing suppliers.
11. Form and maintain close working relationships with demand planners and buyers as appropriate to ensure supply continuity, security, and integrity while optimizing processes and minimizing waste.
12. Partner with buyers/planners to ensure that materials data (e.g., safety stock needs, pricing) are accurate and updated on the most appropriate basis.
13. Ensure compliance with Lilly procurement and financial policies and procedures, and regulatory commitments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or similar field.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous supply chain, manufacturing, and/or procurement experience (at least seven years preferred).
• Previous project management and vendor negotiation experience.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize responsibilities, and be action oriented.
• Independent decision maker with ability to influence diverse groups, both internally and externally.
• Strong teamwork, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated learning agility and ability/willingness to adapt to continual change within a dynamic environment.
• MBA
• Pharmaceutical or manufacturing specific experience/knowledge.

Other Information:

• The position is located onsite at the Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin site.
• This is an Individual contributor role.
• Periodic travel may be required to suppliers/vendors, other Lilly sites and/or Lilly’s Corporate Center in Indianapolis (up to 25%).

This job specification is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job specification. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.