Associate Director - Procurement - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to support groundbreaking efforts in drug development. This role will initially focus on site readiness and vendor relationships at the Lilly Technology Center, transitioning to the Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management and vendor negotiation, ensuring procurement strategies align with organizational goals. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and making a global impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or procurement roles.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with the Foundry’s goals.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manage agreements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and financial policies.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Negotiation

Project Management

Relationship Management

Market Benchmarking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

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 work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and give back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize our work and put people first. We seek individuals determined to make a positive impact globally.

Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a pioneering center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. This unique facility combines research and manufacturing, enabling Lilly to develop innovative solutions, optimize processes, increase capacity, and reduce costs and environmental impact.

This position initially supports site readiness from a procurement perspective, coordinating key activities and establishing vendor relationships. Once operational, it will oversee ongoing procurement activities. During construction, the role will be based at the Lilly Technology Center - North, moving to the Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, upon completion.

Are you an entrepreneurial, self-starter? Consider joining our dynamic team embarking on groundbreaking efforts to reach patients faster!

Key Objectives/Results

1. Develop a strong understanding of the site and ensure procurement strategies align with the Foundry’s goals, maintaining communication with site leadership.
2. Build and sustain relationships with Lilly’s Global Procurement and manufacturing sites.
3. Establish and cultivate relationships with local suppliers, including negotiations, and integrate global suppliers into the site’s supply chain.
4. Support Lilly’s supplier diversity initiatives.
5. Manage and update master supply agreements, applying global procurement guidance.
6. Lead supplier relations for strategic third-party suppliers, driving actions, resolving issues, and fostering continuous improvement.
7. Implement quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost-saving projects with suppliers, and report site savings following global methodologies.
8. Make decisions regarding supplier quality and resolve related issues, maintaining high-quality relations.
9. Conduct market benchmarking analyses for supported categories.
10. Collaborate with Global Procurement and Site Finance to develop new supplier relationships and service lines.
11. Work closely with demand planners and buyers to ensure supply continuity, security, and process optimization.
12. Ensure compliance with procurement, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, or procurement roles.
• Authorized to work full-time in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Additional Preferences

• MBA
• Green or Black Belt training
• Experience in regulated environments
• Project management and vendor negotiation experience
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and act proactively
• Strong influencing, teamwork, presentation, and relationship skills
• Adaptability to change within a startup environment

Other Information

• Initial location: Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis (2025-2026)
• Permanent location: Lilly Medicines Foundry, Lebanon, Indiana

Lilly is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed for the application process, please complete the workplace accommodation request form. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, or other protected statuses.