Global Capital Project Procurement Leader

100 Eli Lilly and Company; South Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director-Capital Project Procurement Leader in Allentown, PA to plan, source, and drive strategies for manufacturing capital. You will lead sourcing for capital projects, manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to deliver cost-effective outcomes.

The role requires proven leadership on major capital projects, strong contracting skills, and experience with engineering/construction services. Regional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree.
• 7+ years in capital project experience.
• Proven track record in sourcing engineering and construction services, capital equipment and experience with commissioning/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead review of requirements, development of buyout and sourcing strategies, contract negotiation and award oversight.
• Negotiate agreements to minimize costs and risks while achieving project objectives.
• Collaborate with business clients to qualify suppliers, participate in supplier relationship management meetings, spend analysis and market intelligence.
• Source for major capital projects (>$5MM) at Lilly’s global manufacturing sites to acquire goods and services ($100MM - $300MM annually).
• Manage global development and implementation of Lilly’s strategy for engineering/construction services, automation, and capital equipment.
• Lead procurement management for mega projects with higher risk and complexity.
• Assemble procurement strategy for capital projects to ensure business objectives delivery.
• Lead supplier management, facilitating internal-external relationships.
• Identify and implement cost/risk reduction opportunities of $5M+ annually.
• Deliver project procurement activities per Global Procurement procedures with competitive bidding.

Skills

Capital projects

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

SAP/Ariba

Independence

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

SAP/Ariba

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director-Capital Project Procurement Leader in Allentown, PA to plan, source, and drive strategies for manufacturing capital. You will lead sourcing for capital projects, manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to deliver cost-effective outcomes.

The role requires proven leadership on major capital projects, strong contracting skills, and experience with engineering/construction services. Regional travel may be required.