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Lilly is currently constructing a Next Generation Biotech Drug Substance Manufacturing Facility in Limerick, Ireland. This facility will be Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing site and will include next-generation manufacturing technologies and advanced data collection and analysis platforms that will deliver improvements in safety and quality, and increased productivity and process performance.

Role Overview:

Join our collaborative and encouraging work environment! We are seeking an experienced Procurement professional to join our team in Limerick. Over the past 12 months, we have successfully recruited a number of roles in this function and are looking for another member to build out our team further.
The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 3 years of procurement or supply chain experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing. While industry experience is preferable, we will also consider candidates with a strong procurement background from different industries.
 

Reporting to the Director, Limerick Site Procurement, This role involves negotiating and drafting supply and service contracts, coordinating key procurement activities, and establishing strong vendor/supplier relationships. Initially, you will support site readiness from a procurement perspective and transition to manage ongoing operational procurement activities once the site is operational.
 

Individual contributor role, based on-site in Raheen, Co Limerick.
 

Responsibilities:

Procurement of Supplies and Services

Prepare and negotiate agreements and contracts with maintenance, lab and production operations supplies and service suppliers so that risk and costs are minimised.Responsible for RFI/RFP/RFQ’s in Indirect and Local Capital Procurement areas.Drive alignment with Global Procurement on Procurement activities by utilizing Category Management strategy.Ensuring Technology is utilized in our Procurement strategy by driving use of Ariba Catalogs and Guided Buying content in purchase of goods & services.Work with the business stakeholders to develop business needs and KPI’s to measure vendor performance in delivery of goods and services.Drive negotiation and implementation of outsourced agreements and participate in post implementation governance activities.
 

Management of site/supplier relationships

Establish and manage relationships with local site suppliers (including negotiations) while integrating global suppliers into the site’s supply chain, with a view to continuous improvement.Ensure Risk Assessment process is followed for Vendors the site interacts with.Drive usage of E-Invoicing with Supplier base and assist in resolving invoicing issuesLead supplier relations management activities for strategic third-party suppliers. Drive action items, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.Support decisions regarding quality of materials/suppliers and resolution of material/supplier issues, while maintaining high-quality supplier relations.Conduct benchmarking analysis to evaluate market landscape for supported categories.
 

Support/Influence site business needs

Work closely with suppliers and internal customers to ensure all internal specifications and standards are met.Ensure legal, quality, health & safety, ethical and environmental standards are maintained and developed.Form and maintain close working relationships with demand planners and buyers as appropriate to ensure supply continuity, security, and integrity while optimizing processes and minimizing waste.Partner with buyers/planners to ensure that materials data (e.g., safety stock needs, pricing) are accurate and updated on a minimum annual basis.
 

Support local & global procurement policies, goals and objectives

Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Lilly’s Global Procurement organization as well as counterparts at other Lilly sites.Ensure compliance with Lilly procurement and financial policies and procedures, and regulatory commitments.Drive the usage of Procurement Technology enabled processes such as Guided Buying, Contract Compliance, Catalogs & e-InvoicingSeek out and implement quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost savings projects with suppliers. Consolidate and present captured and forecasted site savings, in alignment with Global Procurement methodology.Use E-procurement tools in line with procurement strategiesMaintain procurement documentation.
 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s level 8 degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or similar field.3+ years experience in Pharma manufacturing procurement role preferble but not essentialPrevious supply chain, manufacturing, and/or procurement experience.Demonstrated experience in negotiating and drafting supplies and services contracts.Ability to work autonomously, prioritize responsibilities, and be action oriented.Independent decision maker with ability to influence diverse groups, both internally and externally.High proficiency in PC/IT skills (including Microsoft office skills)Strong teamwork, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated learning agility and ability/willingness to adapt to continual change within a startup environment.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Experience working on a start-up initiativePrevious SAP and/or Ariba experience
 

What You'll Get From Us

We believe in investing in our employees' development and supporting their career aspirations. We understand that your success is our success, and we are dedicated to providing you with the tools, resources, and opportunities to advance your career.

Prioritizing safety above all else and emphasizing the well-being of our employees. We have an inclusive and diverse culture, and we provide extensive and competitive benefits alongside a range of resources dedicated to promoting mental, physical & financial health. Below is an example of some of the benefits we offer:

Employee Assistance Programme, gym, wellbeing spaces, educational assistance, long service awards for >5 years service, above minimum holiday allowance (with bank holidays on top), company sick pay, on-site parking, bonus, CSR events, and subsidized canteen.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform

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