Global Director- Internal Manufacturing Procurement
Global Director- Internal Manufacturing Procurement
Elanco
Indianapolis, IN
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: Global Director – Internal Manufacturing Procurement
As Global Director Internal Manufacturing Procurement, you will lead a team responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement activities across Elanco’s global manufacturing operations, focusing on Raw Materials, Packaging, and Consumables categories. In this pivotal role, you’ll report to the Senior Director of Internal Manufacturing, Logistics, and R&D, collaborating closely with stakeholders to optimize costs, enhance quality, and manage supplier relationships effectively.
Your Responsibilities:
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: Global Director – Internal Manufacturing Procurement
As Global Director Internal Manufacturing Procurement, you will lead a team responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement activities across Elanco’s global manufacturing operations, focusing on Raw Materials, Packaging, and Consumables categories. In this pivotal role, you’ll report to the Senior Director of Internal Manufacturing, Logistics, and R&D, collaborating closely with stakeholders to optimize costs, enhance quality, and manage supplier relationships effectively.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a global team of 4-8 procurement professionals specializing in strategic sourcing for Raw Materials, Packaging, and Consumables categories, ensuring alignment with Elanco’s business objectives to reduce costs, improve quality, and manage procurement risks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by actively seeking and implementing cost reduction and avoidance opportunities across procurement activities, leveraging market insights and strategic supplier partnerships.
- Develop and operationalize comprehensive sourcing strategies and options aimed at enhancing efficiency, mitigating risks, and achieving cost savings, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to secure approval and execute plans effectively.
- Oversee team to ensure strong management of contractual agreements with key suppliers to ensure robust commercial relationships; map risks and opportunities while fostering strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, including strategy, engineering, and site teams, to drive innovation and operational excellence
- Oversee market analysis and maintain a strong understanding of the supply base to identify potential sourcing solutions, and oversee the preparation and execution of RFIs, RFPs, and tender projects, and prepare team members to lead complex negotiations for products and services to optimize value and terms.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or Scientific Discipline
- Required Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing or managing commercial service provider relationships
- Top 2 skills: Strong analytical abilities and strategic leadership expertise
- Experience of leading a global team to meet the needs of multiple diverse stakeholders.
- Track record of working with senior management to translate their business needs into a procurement strategy
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a track record of driving cross functional projects.
- Travel: 15-25% annually, including international travel as needed
- Location(s): Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment; or UK Hook Office
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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