Associate Director- Procurement

Eli Lilly and Company•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

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. Responsibilities: The Associate Director – Procurement drives the iAPI site procurement strategy, leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations across direct and indirect categories supporting peptide API production. The role manages one team member and partners with Finance, Quality, Operations, and Materials Management while aligning with Global Procurement strategies. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Procurement Strategy & Site Leadership Drive the site procurement strategy aligned to operational priorities, performance goals, and supply continuity; communicate updates to site leadership. Represent procurement in site leadership and cross-functional forums; brief leaders on supplier risk, cost drivers, and savings opportunities. Build and present the annual procurement savings plan using Global Procurement methodology, with documented, measurable results. Lead procurement continuous improvement; develop value cases (NPV, total cost, cost avoidance) with Site Finance. People Leadership & Team Development Manage and develop one team member through clear goals, coaching, feedback, and performance reviews aligned to site and functional priorities. Create development opportunities (stretch work, cross-functional exposure, negotiation experience) to build capability and readiness. Build a culture of accountability and continuous learning; make procurement contributions visible across the site. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Own sourcing strategies for assigned categories aligned to peptide and insulin manufacturing needs. Perform market and benchmark analyses to assess suppliers, identify savings, and inform make/buy or source changes. Drive standardization, consolidation, and volume leverage across direct and indirect categories. Deliver supplier projects that improve quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost; summarize results for site and enterprise reporting. Supplier Relationship & Contract Management Negotiate and execute MSAs, amendments, and pricing for key categories, leveraging Global Procurement and aligning to global strategies. Lead supplier management for strategic partners: performance reviews, issue resolution, actions, and continuous improvement. Coordinate supplier qualification with Quality and Regulatory to meet cGMP requirements and supplier quality standards. Support material and supplier quality decisions; maintain effective partnerships through quality events and supply disruptions. Cross-Functional Partnership & Supply Continuity Partner with demand planning, buying, and Materials Process to ensure continuity and security of critical raw materials. Maintain SAP master data (pricing, safety stock, lead time, ABC) with annual reviews completed. Support MRP and non-MRP buying Partner with Site Finance to build supplier/material cost changes into the Business Plan and forecasts to avoid budget surprises. Compliance & Global Procurement Partnership Ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies, including FRAP authorization and WwTP/Aravo third-party requirements. Build strong partnerships with Global Procurement category managers and peers across the network. Represent site needs in global sourcing and category reviews; provide site input to inform contracting decisions. #WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations, with progressive responsibility.
Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to build business cases, conduct total cost of ownership analyses, and quantify savings.
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 or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical or cGMP manufacturing environments.
Green or Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma) certification.
Proficiency in SAP (MM module) and familiarity with MRP-driven procurement processes.
Experience with raw material sourcing.
MBA or advanced degree.
CPSM, CPM, or similar procurement certification.
Proficiency in Power BI, advanced Excel, or procurement analytics tools.
Experience supporting site transformations or capital expansion projects.
Knowledge of change control systems and Aravo/WwTP third-party compliance platforms.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize responsibilities, and be action oriented.
Independent decision maker with ability to influence diverse groups, both internally and externally.
Strong teamwork, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated learning agility and ability/willingness to adapt to continual change within a transforming manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Drive the site procurement strategy aligned to operational priorities, performance goals, and supply continuity; communicate updates to site leadership.
Represent procurement in site leadership and cross-functional forums; brief leaders on supplier risk, cost drivers, and savings opportunities.
Build and present the annual procurement savings plan using Global Procurement methodology, with documented, measurable results.
Lead procurement continuous improvement; develop value cases (NPV, total cost, cost avoidance) with Site Finance.
Manage and develop one team member through clear goals, coaching, feedback, and performance reviews aligned to site and functional priorities.
Create development opportunities (stretch work, cross-functional exposure, negotiation experience) to build capability and readiness.
Build a culture of accountability and continuous learning; make procurement contributions visible across the site.
Own sourcing strategies for assigned categories aligned to peptide and insulin manufacturing needs.
Perform market and benchmark analyses to assess suppliers, identify savings, and inform make/buy or source changes.
Drive standardization, consolidation, and volume leverage across direct and indirect categories.
Deliver supplier projects that improve quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost; summarize results for site and enterprise reporting.
Negotiate and execute MSAs, amendments, and pricing for key categories, leveraging Global Procurement and aligning to global strategies.
Lead supplier management for strategic partners: performance reviews, issue resolution, actions, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate supplier qualification with Quality and Regulatory to meet cGMP requirements and supplier quality standards.
Support material and supplier quality decisions; maintain effective partnerships through quality events and supply disruptions.
Partner with demand planning, buying, and Materials Process to ensure continuity and security of critical raw materials.
Maintain SAP master data (pricing, safety stock, lead time, ABC) with annual reviews completed.
Support MRP and non-MRP buying
Partner with Site Finance to build supplier/material cost changes into the Business Plan and forecasts to avoid budget surprises.
Ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies, including FRAP authorization and WwTP/Aravo third-party requirements.
Build strong partnerships with Global Procurement category managers and peers across the network.
Represent site needs in global sourcing and category reviews; provide site input to inform contracting decisions.

Benefits

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).

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