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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$57,750 - $129,800

As part of Global Procurement, IT Procurement works closely with their business customers to bring competitive advantage and innovation through the sourcing and management of suppliers. By understanding business requirements, analyzing spend data, and investigating the marketplace, IT Procurement develops category strategies for optimal value. This role serves as a business partner to this area to minimize supply risk and ensure competitive product and service costs with our vendors.

The associate will lead the strategic sourcing process from strategy development and supplier selection through contract negotiation and ongoing supplier management. The associate will work closely with the IT functions to address their business needs with our external providers. This will involve understanding the market to ensure competitive environment, propose new opportunities where applicable and partner with key functional groups to deliver optimal business results.

Do you have high ability to learn and experience partnering across diverse functions of business? This is an exciting opportunity impact the success of Lilly IT. Consider joining the Lilly family today!

What you'll do:

Account Management –

Understand the requirements of the business partners on a global basisEducate business partners on procurement practices and policies to enhance the value of the purchasesBuild strong working relationships with business teams and functional leadershipEffectively use data and metrics to drive the optimal business outcomes and lead continuous improvement effortsCommunicate proactively on projects and other deliverables

Category Management –

Develop and implement category strategies for supported IT area by assessing the current situation, anticipate needs, marketplace dynamics and benchmarkingLead the supplier identification and selection processLead the contracting strategy development and negotiation processPartner with the business to direct the strategic relationships

General –

Partner client areas to mitigate risks, drive flexibility and reduce costsContribute on cross functional procurement initiativesAdhere to all corporate and procurement policies and procedures

Basic RequirementsBachelors degree OR High School diploma/GED with at least 4 years of relevant work experiencePrevious Procurement and IT Sourcing experience strongly preferredQualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Additional PreferencesDemonstrated ability to influence business decisions with senior management (both inside and outside Lilly)Outstanding communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical skills and ability to use data to understand and solve challengesDemonstrated project management skillsWork experience in pharmaceutical environmentDirect negotiation experience and understanding of the commercial lawsPrevious experience in handling third party relationshipsExperience in working in a regulated environmentStrong working knowledge of the movement of goods and related services for pharmaceutical products and the related regulations

Other InformationThis is a full-time positionTravel percentage: 0%-10%, dependent on business need

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Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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