Procurement Associate

Elanco•Elwood, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Associate is responsible for providing tactical procurement support for the Elwood Site and will encompass a comprehensive responsibility for procurement activities at the site, ensuring the reliable and cost-effective supply of all materials and services necessary. The type of purchase may be either MRP or NPM (Non-Production Materials) procurement and any single/one-time procurement site needs. This person will play a crucial role in the Site Procurement Team, acting as a liaison between various Elanco sites within the Americas while contributing to the broader Global Elanco Procurement Team. Additionally, the Procurement Associate will be a multifaceted role, not only focusing on day-to-day procurement activities but also actively participating in broader initiatives such as Global Procurement Process Transformation and supporting Elanco's Growth, Innovation, and Cash Initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field or 3 years equivalent experience in procurement in cGMP manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a procurement role.
A strong understanding of purchasing concepts and strategies and overall Supply Chain operations in a manufacturing environment is needed.
Ability to create and/or modify processes or procedures to coincide with best practices.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Nice To Haves

Risk Management
Contract Negotiations
Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Management
Proficient in ERP Systems (e.g. SAP)

Responsibilities

Act as a primary contact for site procurement activities providing tactical support for purchase order life cycle from processing through delivery and invoice payment to order closure.
Support all site functions, such as Manufacturing, Capital, and Maintenance for their procurement activities.
Perform tasks within SAP including the creation and release of purchase orders, monitoring and maintaining delivery dates, and reviewing inventory levels.
Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost saving and value creation.
Lead local sourcing projects from strategy development, supplier selection, contract negotiation and ongoing relationship management with suppliers as well as other functions supporting the Elanco manufacturing sites.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers.
Manage invoice discrepancies and support vendors in with their invoice issues.