Site Procurement Specialist (m / f / d)

At Elanco (NYSE : ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Responsibilities :

• Deliver procurement savings target and compliance with pricing standards in business plans for third party expenditure.
• Develop annual productivity plans in accordance with the planning cycle & timelines.
• Ensure purchasing targets and timelines are met while respecting compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies.
• Run sourcing events, approves Purchase Orders / Requisitions and collates requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead-times, & minimum order quantities with suppliers on an annual basis to support budgeting practices (strong negotiation skills).

Draft and negotiate written agreements.

Works together collaboratively with SCM to reduce risks and improve performance.

Makes recommendations to management on a quarterly basis.

For delays, provide timely communication to the appropriate internal customers.

Conducts RFQs, RFPs, and sourcing events.

For larger sourcing projects, site leadership will sponsor a strong business partner, to lead the assessment and qualification of alternative sources. What You Need to Succeed :

3 years in similar position (i.e.

Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics)