Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (m/f/d)

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. For over 140 years, Lilly has been at the forefront of manufacturing medicines that improve lives worldwide. Our commitment to excellence drives us to use sophisticated technologies and rigorous quality standards in our processes. At Lilly Manufacturing, we prioritize safety and quality to develop life-changing medications.

Lilly is looking to add to its growing Global Manufacturing Procurement Capital & Infrastructure team. The Associate Director – Capital Project Procurement Leader will play a pivotal role in planning, sourcing, and driving strategies related to manufacturing capital. The role will lead sourcing and purchasing goods and services in a way that makes valuable contributions to the internal client organizations and ensures Lilly remains competitive in the global pharmaceutical industry. In performing these roles, the individual will apply the Lilly Strategic Sourcing Process to provide the customer the greatest value within the allowed timeframe. The ideal candidates will have proven experience leading major capital projects; driving work with engineering, architecture, and construction management firms; and negotiating domestic and international supply agreements. This includes experience handling internal relationships to facilitate capital project delivery as well as supplier relationships and performance to develop and implement cost‑effective sourcing strategies for each area that reduce supply risk.

Validated expertise in leading major capital sourcing projects

Capital project delivery including contracting and negotiation experience

Do you have a proven track record in sourcing for capital project delivery needs in the pharmaceutical or a similar industry? You will support capital projects at Lilly sites pivotal to our growth and commitment to delivery of medicines to patients.

The Capital Project Procurement Leaders for capital project delivery and category management support are responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Component’s need for sourcing suppliers for automation, construction, engineering, and engineered equipment with a primary focus on North America. Category management including global development, implementation, and management of Lilly’s strategy for the acquisition of engineering and construction services, automation, and capital equipment.

Lead the review of requirements, development of sourcing strategies, and management of the supplier due diligence process, RFP process oversight, contract negotiation and award, and oversight of the contract management process.

Negotiate agreements and contracts so that costs and risks are minimized while achieving project objectives.

Work in conjunction with business clients to qualify suppliers, contribute in supplier relationship management meetings, spend analysis, market intelligence and risk management.

Sourcing for major capital projects ($5 MM) at Lilly’s global manufacturing sites to acquire goods and services ($100 MM – $300 MM annually).

Leads the procurement management for major/mega projects and programs with greater risk, resource/financial requirements and/or complexity.

Assemble the procurement strategy for capital projects which ensure delivery of business objectives.

Lead supplier management which facilitates the relationship between internal customers and suppliers.

Identify and implement cost/risk reduction and avoidance savings opportunities of $5 M or more annually.

Deliver project procurement activities in accordance with both Global Procurement procedures with strong focus on competitive bidding, ensuring recommendations are based on the most competitive technical and commercial acceptable sources.

Proven track record in sourcing engineering and construction services, capital equipment and experience with commissioning/qualification.

500 MM+ mega capital project support.

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

CIPS / IIPMM / ISM qualification and/or relevant procurement experience.

Good IT literacy with the Microsoft Office suite & SAP/Ariba.

Self‑motivated individual with the ability to act independently with minimal supervision in a complex multi‑organizational environment while maintaining prioritization and ensuring appropriate level of compliance with policies and procedures.

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Business.

7 or more years of experience in capital construction procurement, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts for engineering, construction, and capital equipment.

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 or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

Ability to travel 10% – 25% as needed to support sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management activities.

Huntsville, Alabama, and/or other Lilly sites.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), and enAble (for people with disabilities). Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). pension; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits such as healthcare and/or dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and death benefits; employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).