Associate Director - IT Procurement - Eli Lilly and Company

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the global by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

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. These strategies are implemented via competitive bid process, online auctions, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management. The IT Procurement Associate Director will have an excellent opportunity to network, interact, influence, and impact all levels of senior management within IT.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business related field including Finance and Supply Chain or related subject area or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 5 or more years of Information Technology or relevant Sourcing Experience
• Qualified 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 Skills/Preferences:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to resolve conflict and/or negotiation skills
• Ability to understand and negotiate SaaS contract terms and conditions including contract lifecycle management
• Ability to influence at multiple levels of management
• Strong business acuity related to Information Technology
• Ability to prioritize commitments and deadlines
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate internally and externally
• Project Management experience

Additional Information:

• This role is located in Indianapolis, IN. Open to hybrid work schedule with at least 3 days on site per week.
• TRAVEL: <10% for supplier/partner visits and industry workshops and conferences.

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