Capital Project Procurement Leader – Megaprojects

Lilly; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director-Capital Project Procurement Leader to plan, source, and drive strategies for capital projects in North America. The role leads engineering, construction, and equipment sourcing, shaping supplier relationships and cost‑effective solutions across multi‑site manufacturing.

You'll manage global procurement processes, negotiate major contracts, and deliver substantial savings while navigating a complex, fast‑paced environment in support of Lilly's mission to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.
• 7+ years of capital construction procurement experience.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% and sit in Richmond, VA (on-site).

Responsibilities

• Category management for engineering, construction services, automation, and capital equipment.
• Lead supplier due diligence, RFP oversight, contract negotiation and award; manage contract lifecycle.
• Negotiate agreements to minimize costs and risks while achieving project objectives.
• Collaborate with business clients to qualify suppliers, perform spend analysis, and assess market risk.
• Source for major capital projects (>$200MM) at Lilly’s manufacturing sites; manage ~ $1B annually.
• Lead procurement management for mega projects with high complexity and risk.
• Develop and implement a capital procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier management and internal-external relationship governance.
• Identify and deliver cost/risk reduction opportunities of $5M+ annually.
• Ensure procurement activities align with Global Procurement procedures and competitive bidding.

Skills

Capital project sourcing

Engineering sourcing

Commissioning/qualification

Communication skills

Procurement qualifications

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement/Engineering/Manufacturing/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP/Ariba

Job description

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director-Capital Project Procurement Leader to plan, source, and drive strategies for capital projects in North America. The role leads engineering, construction, and equipment sourcing, shaping supplier relationships and cost‑effective solutions across multi‑site manufacturing.

You'll manage global procurement processes, negotiate major contracts, and deliver substantial savings while navigating a complex, fast‑paced environment in support of Lilly's mission to