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 busines...