Procurement Associate

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 are driven by our vision and purpose, striving to go beyond for animals, customers, society and our people. We pride ourselves in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and invite dynamic individuals to join us. Your Role Procurement Associate – responsible for providing tactical procurement support for the Elwood Site, ensuring the reliable and cost‑effective supply of all materials and services necessary. The role includes MRP or NPM procurement and one‑time purchases, liaises with other sites in the Americas and contributes to the Global Elanco Procurement Team. It also involves broader initiatives such as Global Procurement Process Transformation and supporting Elanco's Growth, Innovation, and Cash Initiatives. Responsibilities Act as a primary contact for site procurement activities, providing tactical support for purchase order life cycle from processing through delivery and invoice payment to order closure. Support all site functions—Manufacturing, Capital, and Maintenance—for their procurement activities. Perform tasks in SAP including creation and release of purchase orders, monitoring delivery dates, reviewing inventory levels, and analyzing spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation. Lead local sourcing projects from strategy development, supplier selection, contract negotiation to ongoing relationship management with suppliers and cross‑functional teams. Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers, manage invoice discrepancies and support vendors with their invoice issues. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain or related field, or 3 years equivalent experience in procurement in a cGMP manufacturing environment or other regulated industry. Experience: A minimum of 3 years in a procurement role. Strong understanding of purchasing concepts, strategies, and overall supply‑chain operations in a manufacturing environment. Ability to create and/or modify processes or procedures to align with best practices. Legally authorized to be employed in the United States; no visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Risk Management Contract Negotiations Strategic Sourcing Vendor Management Additional Information Travel: Location: Elwood, Kansas – Onsite Benefits & Perks Multiple relocation packages Two week‑long shutdowns (mid‑summer and year‑end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 8‑week parental leave 9 Employee Resource Groups Annual bonus offering Flexible work arrangements Up to 6% 401(k) matching We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and do 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr W.F. Young, Inc.