Global Director- Internal Manufacturing Procurement

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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.
  
  

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• 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
  
  

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• 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.
  
  

Additional Information:

• Travel: 15-25% annually, including international travel as needed
• Location(s): Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment; or UK Hook Office
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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
  
  

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status