Lead - Procurement Direct Sourcing

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JOB TITLE:                      Procurement Lead - Direct Sourcing 

JOB DESCRIPTION:       Procurement Lead - Sourcing Direct Material Kinsale 

LOCATION:                       Kinsale 

DEPARTMENT:                4500016  - Procurement 

SALARY CLASS:              Professional 

Position Summary  

Responsible for the sourcing & purchasing of Specialty, Fine and Commodity Chemicals, Raw Materials; and Packaging used in manufacturing at Kinsale node of Lilly Biotech and Small Molecule Bulk Manufacturing Supply Chain. 

Includes leadership of supplier evaluation, advising on supplier selection and ongoing supplier relationship management and requires close liaison with key customer areas (Science & Technology, Quality Assurance & Production) and Network/Corporate partners. 

Reporting 

This position reports to the Associate Director – Procurement. 

Key Responsibilities  

1. Manage the supply risk and cost of raw materials at Kinsale 

• Maintain & improve sources of quality raw materials and packaging for use in manufacturing processes 
• Prepare and negotiate agreements and contracts with raw material suppliers to control costs of raw materials and packaging purchases 
• Carry out risk assessments and portfolio analysis on all third party purchased raw materials/packaging to drive sourcing projects and other appropriate risk mitigation activities 
• Leverage Lilly’s position in the marketplace through procurement strategy development and alignment with global procurement activities 
• Ensure that contracts are in place with key suppliers 

2. Manage the Lilly/supplier relationships 

• Supplier relationships managed with a view to continuous improvement in cost & value, including regular business reviews with key suppliers 
• Develop market knowledge specific to areas of sourcing responsibility in above categories 
• Share Lilly expectations with suppliers, and provide progress & performance reporting 
• Serve as expert within Lilly for all areas requiring information regarding third party raw materials 

3. Support Manufacturing Business needs 

• Understand business needs and requirements 
• Work closely with suppliers & internal customers to ensure raw materials and suppliers meet all internal specifications and standards 
• Work closely with Supply Chain Organization to ensure all material requirements are met 
• Ensure legal, quality, health & safety, ethical and environmental standards are maintained and developed 
• Ensure Customs compliance for all non-EU imports & work towards minimizing import-duty liabilities. 
• Understand & use global manufacturing and other related business processes 
• Participate in Six Sigma projects 

4. Support Local & Global Procurement policies, goals and objectives 

• Ensure compliance with existing procurement policies and advise on policy development 
• Use and contribute to local procurement tools 
• Use E-procurement tools in line with Procurement strategies 
• Support corporate-wide goal of procurement savings 
• Work in co-operation with other site buyers involved with common materials and suppliers 

5. Participate as a Member of Network/Corporate Direct Materials Team 

• Lead and Deliver Global Projects 
• Active member of Global team in driving the direction/strategy of Direct Materials 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Understanding of purchasing and manufacturing supply chain 
• Excellent communication / facilitation and influencing skills 
• Analytical & organizational skills 
• Project planning and implementation skills 
• Chemical & pharmaceutical market knowledge 
• Overall manufacturing business knowledge 
• Good knowledge of contracts and commercial agreements 
• Good commercial negotiation skills 

Required Education / Qualifications:          

Bachelors Degree (Supply Chain /Purchasing Preferred; Business, Chemistry, Engineering will also be considered) 

Other information: 

Location:                              Dunderrow, Kinsale 

Other information:              Some domestic/international travel required (< 5%) 

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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

Full-time equivalent employees may also 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 pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) 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.