Associate Director- Procurement

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 25, 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. 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. Basic Qualifications: 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. Additional Skills/Preferences: 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. 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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