Associate - Procurement

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. 

The Associate - Procurement will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for specific categories of goods and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supply chain reliability in alignment with Eli Lilly and Company's strategic objectives and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies for assigned categories, including market analysis, supplier identification, and risk mitigation.
• Lead the entire sourcing process from request for proposal (RFP) to contract negotiation and execution, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for Eli Lilly.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance, conducting regular business reviews, and driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including R&D, manufacturing, legal, and finance teams, to understand business needs and integrate procurement activities seamlessly.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, value analysis, and process optimization without compromising quality or supply security.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant company policies, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
• Manage supplier contracts, including renewals, amendments, and performance monitoring, to ensure adherence to agreed-upon terms.
• Utilize procurement analytics and reporting tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and provide insights to leadership.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, market trends, and new technologies in procurement to drive innovation and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ year of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• 2 + years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

• Proven track record of successful contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, legal aspects of contracting, and supply chain risk management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong ethical compass and commitment to integrity.
• < 10% travel required

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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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