Associate Director, Site Procurement & Startup Operations

BioSpace; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility in Goochland County, Virginia, to enable GMP manufacturing operations. This procurement role will support site readiness and then ongoing purchasing, coordinating with Global Procurement and local suppliers to ensure alignment with site objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement/supply chain, with strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and/or procurement-related functions.
• Experience in regulated environments is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute sourcing and purchasing of goods and services for site construction and later operations.
• Coordinate procurement activities and establish vendor relationships.
• Manage master supply agreements and supplier relations.
• Negotiate with third‑party suppliers; finalize contracts.
• Benchmark market landscape and drive cost savings initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Lilly policies and regulatory commitments.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility in Goochland County, Virginia, to enable GMP manufacturing operations. This procurement role will support site readiness and then ongoing purchasing, coordinating with Global Procurement and local suppliers to ensure alignment with site objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement/supply chain, with strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.