Site Procurement & Startup Operations Lead

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Medical benefits

Job summary

Lilly is building an advanced manufacturing site in Goochland County, VA, beginning with procurement and supplier relationships to support site readiness and operations. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, negotiation, and coordination with Global Procurement to ensure alignment with site objectives.

The candidate will drive supplier diversity initiatives, establish master supply agreements, and oversee contracts while maintaining high-quality supplier relations and cost savings initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering, or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and/or procurement functions.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute sourcing and purchasing for site construction and operations.
• Develop understanding of site to align procurement strategy with objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Global Procurement and site suppliers.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Project management

Supplier relations

Strategic sourcing

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lilly is building an advanced manufacturing site in Goochland County, VA, beginning with procurement and supplier relationships to support site readiness and operations. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, negotiation, and coordination with Global Procurement to ensure alignment with site objectives.

The candidate will drive supplier diversity initiatives, establish master supply agreements, and oversee contracts while maintaining high-quality supplier relations and cost savings initiatives.