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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

Leads the procurement management for major projects and programs with greater risk, resource/financial requirements and/or complexity

Execute the supplier management which consists of facilitating the relationship between internal customers and suppliers

Identify and implement cost/risk reduction and avoidance savings opportunities of $5M or more annually

Execute project procurement activities in accordance with both Global Procurement procedures with strong focus on competitive bidding, ensuring recommendations are based on the most competitive technical and commercial acceptable sources.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement or other field with related experience.

3+ years of experience in captial projects OR relevant procurement/ supply chain experience

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Excellent command of written and spoken English

CIPS / IIPMM / ISM qualification and/or relevant Procurement experience

Good IT literacy with the Microsoft Office suite

Pharmaceutical process or plant experience preferred

Willingness to influence and negotiate internally and externally

Demonstrated business acumen: good analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated business acumen, project management, presentation, and communication skills

Self-motivated individual with the ability to act independently with minimal supervision in a complex multi-organizational environment while maintaining prioritization and ensuring appropriate level of compliance with policies and procedures

Previous SAP or Ariba system experience

Additional Information:

Ability to travel 2 – 3 weeks per year (both internationally and domestically) as needed to support sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management activities

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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

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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