Category management including 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, RFP process oversight, contract negotiation and award, and oversight of the contract management process.
Negotiate agreements and contracts so that costs and risks are minimized, while achieving project objectives.
Work in conjunction with business clients to qualify suppliers, contribute 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 ($100MM
$300MM annually).
Leads the procurement management for major/mega projects and programs with greater risk, resource/financial requirements and/or complexity.
Assemble the procurement strategy for capital project which ensure delivery of business objectives.
Lead supplier management which consists of facilitating the relationship between internal customers and suppliers.

Bachelors Degree, preferably in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Business
7 or more years of experience in capital construction procurement, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts for engineering, construction, and capital equipment.
Validated expertise in leading major Capital sourcing projects
Strong skills in evaluation and selecting suppliers
Capital project delivery including contracting and negotiation experience
Ability to manage internal relationships effectively.
Good IT literacy with the Microsoft Office suite & SAP/Ariba
CIPS / IIPMM / ISM qualification and/or relevant Procurement experience
Excellent command of written and spoken English

Eligibility for a company bonus (depending on performance)
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
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Associate Director – Capital Project Procurement

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