Procurement Associate

W.F. Young, Inc.; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

Two week‑long shutdowns

8‑week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401(k) matching

Job summary

A global animal health leader is seeking a Procurement Associate in Elwood, Kansas. This role provides tactical procurement support, ensuring reliable supply of materials and services. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders in SAP, supporting site functions, and leading sourcing projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business or related fields and at least 3 years of procurement experience in a regulated environment. Competitive benefits include relocation packages, a parental leave program, and a 401(k) matching plan.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in procurement role in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations.
• Ability to modify processes to align with best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for site procurement activities.
• Support manufacturing, capital, and maintenance procurement.
• Lead local sourcing projects.

Skills

Purchasing concepts

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We are driven by our vision and purpose, striving to go beyond for animals, customers, society and our people.

We pride ourselves in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and invite dynamic individuals to join us.

Your Role

Procurement Associate – responsible for providing tactical procurement support for the Elwood Site, ensuring the reliable and cost‑effective supply of all materials and services necessary. The role includes MRP or NPM procurement and one‑time purchases, liaises with other sites in the Americas and contributes to the Global Elanco Procurement Team. It also involves broader initiatives such as Global Procurement Process Transformation and supporting Elanco's Growth, Innovation, and Cash Initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact for site procurement activities, providing tactical support for purchase order life cycle from processing through delivery and invoice payment to order closure.
• Support all site functions—Manufacturing, Capital, and Maintenance—for their procurement activities.
• Perform tasks in SAP including creation and release of purchase orders, monitoring delivery dates, reviewing inventory levels, and analyzing spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation.
• Lead local sourcing projects from strategy development, supplier selection, contract negotiation to ongoing relationship management with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers, manage invoice discrepancies and support vendors with their invoice issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain or related field, or 3 years equivalent experience in procurement in a cGMP manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years in a procurement role.
• Strong understanding of purchasing concepts, strategies, and overall supply‑chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to create and/or modify processes or procedures to align with best practices.
• Legally authorized to be employed in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Risk Management
• Contract Negotiations
• Strategic Sourcing
• Vendor Management

  Additional Information

  • Travel: <5%
  • Location: Elwood, Kansas – Onsite

  Benefits & Perks

  • Multiple relocation packages
  • Two week‑long shutdowns (mid‑summer and year‑end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
  • 8‑week parental leave
  • 9 Employee Resource Groups
  • Annual bonus offering
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Up to 6% 401(k) matching

  We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.