Associate Director - IDAP Purchasing

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 11, 2026

Job Description:

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. Organization Overview: At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Position Brand Description: The Associate Director – Purchasing is responsible for leading the purchasing organization for the assembly and packaging site Indianapolis Device Assembly and Packaging (IDAP). The Associate Director’s team supports analysis of purchasing needs, placing orders with suppliers, ensuring proper inventory levels are maintained, and general support of the supply chain and logistics team including: Shop Floor Control, Material Requirements Planning, and Purchasing processes. The Associate Director is also responsible to delivering continuous improvement projects and standardizing work to maximize resources. Responsibilities: Ensures the existence of a safe working environment for Supply Chain employees Ensures compliance with local quality regulations and support of a Quality-orientation by Logistics employees Provides a challenging and rewarding environment for Supply Chain employees through: Establishing and consistently communicating clear performance expectations. Providing direct, timely and appropriate performance feedback. Coaching in the creation of career objectives and the development plans. Establishing ownership and accountability through involving employees in the design and / or implementation of departmental processes and measurements. Champions OSSCE Class A performance through establishment of and / or compliance to OSSCE Class A processes Build strong relationships with external vendors and internal team Forecast and manage material expirations and revisions to prevent production schedule disruptions and minimize destructions and obsolescence Proactively manage dispatch list and communicate production needs to support groups Work closely with production planners/schedulers to ensure production needs are met Track and report purchasing metrics Project leadership and participation for process improvements, material revisions, launches, etc. Partnership with finance/procurement on evaluation of materials for slow-moving/obsolete inventory (SMOI) and obsolete inventory for destruction Completion of investigations and tasks in TrackWise Challenges Logistics employees to operate in an environment of continuous improvement Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other technical field of study Experience in pharma manufacturing, procurement, or supply chain function Strong negotiating skills Advanced SAP experience 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. Additional Skills/Preferences: APICS CPIM certification Ability to work independently with little day-to-day direction Strong communication and interpersonal skills Capability to prioritize and multi-task effectively Excellent Computer skills (e.g., MRP, SAP, Excel) Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE objectives OSSCE knowledge and experience Additional Information: Normal work schedule is M-F day shift (8 hrs/day) Must be available as needed outside of core working hours as needed to support production issues Minimal travel required Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $127,500 - $187,000 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. WeAreLilly

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