Procurement Associate - Indirect

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.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

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: Procurement Associate - Indirect

The Procurement Associate plays a crucial role in optimizing Elanco's procurement processes by leveraging data-driven insights.

This position is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for process improvement.

The analyst will support strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier performance management, and spend analysis, contributing directly to the efficiency and effectiveness of our global supply chain.

Your Responsibilities:


* Data Collection & Analysis: Gather and consolidate procurement data from various sources (e.g., SAP, Ariba, internal databases) to perform comprehensive spend analysis, market research, and supplier performance evaluations


* Reporting & Visualization: Develop and maintain regular reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate key procurement metrics, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders


* Compliance: Ensuring the sourcing and contracting activities are properly followed, stored, and documented for future audit purposes.


* Strategic Sourcing Support: Assist in strategic sourcing projects by providing data analysis, preparing RFQ/RFP documents, evaluating bids, and supporting contract negotiations.


* Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments to understand their needs and ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with equivalent relevant experience


* Required Experience: A minimum of 1 years of experience in a business function


* Top Skills: Analytical and data visualization skills with the ability to turn procurement data into actionable insights; excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders and drive results

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


* Previous experience with Indirect Procurement categories


* Famil...