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Position Description: Responsible for the strategic sourcing & purchasing of direct/indirect materials & indirect services within the scope of site procurement and building strong relationships with the suppliers to ensure production continuity. The incumbent will be responsible for the identification & realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories. Analyzing controls & procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness will be a cornerstone of the role.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

• Ensure that the needs of the local business are met through an adequate supply of goods, equipment and services while ensuring compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures, practices and global category strategies.
• Efficiently execute operational day-to-day purchasing (order processing) services for materials and services
• Promote value creation through the local implementation of category strategies for the acquisition of goods and services by optimizing cost, quantity, time and quality, and the provision of innovation.
• Monitor compliance with pricing standards in site business plan to minimize adverse PPV.
• Run sourcing events and process Purchase Orders/Requisitions
• Defend the commercial and legal interests of the local business by setting up purchase contracts, managing disputes and mediation with suppliers.
• Collaborates with the Centralized Procurement Team to ensure set up new of vendors and any changes to Vendor Master Data required.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to make necessary updates to procurement aspects of Material Master Data, as well as maintain vendor master data, terms and conditions in the system.
• Leverages superior analytical skills to collaborate with Site Leadership on service level agreements, supplier issues, and other material planning aspects.
• Implement an ongoing Vendor KPIs/Supplier Scorecards, working with suppliers to develop strategies for improving deficient performance.
• Enforce specific rules on procurement, procurement procedures and financial policies (FRAP).
• Responsible for implementation of global category strategy at local level
• Educate stakeholders, local budget owners about applicable procurement guidelines compliance

Leverage the Elanco Global Procurement team & act as the key business partner for the:

• Review quotes and contract language escalating to the Elanco Global resource where appropriate
• Support Quality group as it relates to supplier compliance initiatives including aid in maintaining an approved supplier lists; being first contact for Quality complains to ensure formal follow up on time and ensure assistance for users regarding the purchase of goods and services
• Review MRP reports & process purchase orders for materials requirements from approved suppliers.
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure materials are on-hand, on time, & available to support technical operations schedules by following up on deliveries. For delays, provide timely communication to the appropriate internal customers.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planners to maintain inventory levels in accordance with organization goals, by reviewing & maintaining MRP data
• Provide country-specific market intelligence to mitigate supply risk, gain competitive advantage and make better business decisions.

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Business or related careers
• 5 years in a similar capacity (i.e. – Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics).
• Strong spoken and written English
• Strong experience and skills using sourcing modules for SAP/Ariba/Other ERP systems

Additional Preferences:

• Experience or knowledge of a Manufacturing (GMP) environment
• Strong leadership and effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and strategic mindset
• Experienced negotiator
• Track record of being results orientated
• Someone with customer and consumer excellence
• Demonstrates ownership mindset, taking personal responsibility to resolve issues

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status