Associate - Sourcing - Capital Procurement

Associate - Sourcing - Capital Procurement at Eli Lilly summary :

The Associate - Sourcing - Capital Procurement supports sourcing and procurement activities for capital projects focused on automation, engineering, construction, and equipment within Lilly's global manufacturing sites. This role manages supplier relationships, leads strategic sourcing processes, and negotiates contracts to optimize cost, risk, and value for the organization. The position requires experience in procurement, category management, and project delivery with a focus on large-scale capital investments, primarily in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

The Associate - Sourcing - Capital Procurement for capital project delivery and category management support is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Component's need for sourcing suppliers for automation, construction, engineering, and engineered equipment with a principle focus in the US and Puerto Rico.

The role is part of the Global Manufacturing Procurement Capital & Infrastructure team which is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services in a way that adds value to the internal client organizations and ensures Lilly remains competitive in the global pharmaceutical industry. In performing this role, the individual will utilize the Lilly Strategic Sourcing Process to provide the customer the greatest value within the allowed timeframe.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement; identifying / evaluating potential suppliers; and negotiating domestic and international supply agreements. This includes experience managing internal relationships to facilitate capital project delivery as well as supplier relationships and performance to develop and implement cost effective sourcing strategies for each area that reduce supply risk.

Key Responsibilities :

• Category management which consists of global development, implementation, and management of Lilly's strategy for the acquisition of engineering and construction services, automation, and capital equipment
• Lead the review of requirements, development of sourcing strategies, and management of the supplier due diligence process, oversight of the RFP process, contract negotiation and award, and oversight of the contract management process
• Work in conjunction with business clients to qualify suppliers, participate in supplier relationship management meetings, spend analysis, market intelligence and risk management
• Sourcing for major capital projects (>

$5MM) at Lilly's global manufacturing sites to acquire goods and services

Basic Requirements :

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Additional Information :

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$57,750 - $129,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and / or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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Keywords :

capital procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, category management, pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation sourcing, engineering procurement, cost reduction, risk management