Associate, Indirect Procurement APAC

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Position Description:

As part of the Elanco APAC Indirect Procurement team, the Associate, Indirect Procurement APAC has direct responsibility to ensure Indirect APAC category strategies are developed and operationalized through competitive bid processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), negotiations, and contracting.

This role will interact, influence, and make an impact at all levels.

The person in this position works closely with key stakeholders and leadership of each country as assigned, responsible for leading negotiations of commercial terms, pricing, and conditions with suppliers to realize Elanco’s goals and objectives.

The strategic vision of Elanco Indirect Procurement is to be fully integrated with business processes in all indirect functions and be recognized locally for the value add provided through streamlined, organized, fair and effective procurement activities.

This role will be part of APAC Indirect Procurement team to define best practices, be a trusted advisor and lead procurement activities of countries assigned.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:


* Manage sourcing activities and contract renewals as well as new contracts creation for each country as assigned including data analysis.


* Develop and implement strategic sourcing plan by considering internal requirements and external market conditions.


* Support APAC Indirect Procurement team on multiple sourcing projects and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and country leadership by integrating procurement strategies with business needs.


* Understanding value chains and associated cost drivers impacting indirect spend of Elanco affiliates in APAC.


* Responsible for negotiating terms and conditions including payment terms and contract clauses within legal guidelines.


* Perform commercial negotiation with suppliers on cost for each contract to deliver cost savings initiatives and improvements.


* Supporting the use of approved suppliers with business stakeholders, educating and training on the importance of leveraging on approved and qualified suppliers t...