Asociado de Compras (Indirect Procurement)

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Your Role: Procurement Associate

The Procurement Associate is responsible for providing strategical and tactical procurement support for all CASA region (Colombia - Chile - Costa Rica - Panamá), and will encompass a comprehensive responsibility for procurement activities at the region, ensuring the reliable and cost-effective supply of all materials and services necessary.

 Will be responsible for Procurement Indirect Categories Marketing & Sales and Travel & Meetings (Not limited only to these).

This person will play a crucial role in the Latam Indirect Procurement Team, acting as a liaison between various Elanco sites within the Americas while contributing to the broader Global Elanco Procurement Team.

Additionally, the Procurement Associate will be a multifaceted role, not only focusing on day-to-day procurement activities but also actively participating in broader initiatives such as Global Procurement Process Transformation and supporting Elanco's Growth, Innovation, and Cash Initiatives.

Your Responsibilities:  



* Support all site functions, such as Marketing & Sales, Events and Travel and other Indirect Categories as needed, for their procurement activities.


* Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost saving and value creation.


* Lead local sourcing projects from strategy development, supplier selection, contract negotiation and ongoing relationship management with suppliers as well as other functions supporting the Elanco affiliates.


* Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and development of category and sourcing strategies in partnership with business needs.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 


* Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field or 3 years equivalent experience in procurement. 


* Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a procurement role.


* A strong understanding of strategic purchasing concepts and strategies.

Ability to create and/or modify processes or procedures to coincide with procurement best practices.


* Qualified candidates m...