About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to lead major capital projects and category management initiatives for a global healthcare leader. The Capital Procurement Associate Director will be responsible for sourcing suppliers for automation, construction, engineering, and engineered equipment with a focus on Europe and Asia.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading major capital projects, identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, and executing work with engineering, architecture, and construction management firms. They will also have excellent communication skills, business acumen, and the ability to act independently in a complex multi-organizational environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Category management: developing and implementing Lilly's strategy for the acquisition of engineering and construction services, automation, and capital equipment.
* Leading the review of requirements, development of sourcing strategies, and management of the supplier due diligence process, oversight of the RFP process, contract negotiation, and award, and oversight of the contract management process.
* Working in conjunction with business clients to qualify suppliers, participate in supplier relationship management meetings, spend analysis, market intelligence, and risk management.
* Sourcing for major capital projects at Lilly's global manufacturing sites to acquire goods and services.
* Leading procurement management for major projects and programs with greater risk, resource, financial requirements, and complexity.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven track record in sourcing engineering and construction services, capital equipment, and experience with commissioning/qualification.
* 7-15 years in capital project procurement experience.
* Pharmaceutical process or plant experience preferred.
* Good communication skills – written, verbal, collaboration, and interpersonal.
* Willingness to influence and negotiate internally and externally.
* Demonstrated business acumen: good analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Self-motivated individual with the ability to act independently with minimal supervision in a complex multi-organizational environment while maintaining prioritization and ensuring appropriate level of compliance with policies and procedures.
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Benefits:
This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. The ideal candidate will have the ability to travel 2-3 weeks per year as needed to support sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management activities.
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Other Information:
Please note that this is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong leadership and project management skills. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please apply.