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Basic Responsibilities
The Elanco External Manufacturing (EEM) Procurement team engages Contract Manufacturers (CMOs) and suppliers to manufacture and package Drug Products and APIs that are supplied around the globe. The team is responsible for strategically sourcing goods and services to add value to the Elanco business by delivering cost savings, reducing supply risks, and improving manufacturing network capabilities that impact the business's top and bottom lines. The Drug Product Procurement Consultant will manage the regional sourcing activities across Asia Pacific (APAC) .
This responsibility includes the need for strong engagement with internal stakeholders and robust connections with our key external partners.
The selected candidate will play a role to:
Work with EEM Procurement International leadership to create and drive procurement strategies that support the Elanco business objectives in the region.
Build strong partnerships and collaboration with the EEM International Drug Product team, aligning on agenda and priorities.
Actively and continuously search for cost reduction/avoidance opportunities that support EEM financial performance.
Build and present sourcing options for improvement/de-risking of the EEM supply chain and articulate alignment with cross-functional teams for approval and execution.
Lead regional strategic RFIs, RFPs, and large, complex sourcing projects.
Lead regional negotiations for products, services, and tech transfers and manage ongoing CMO relationships.
Conduct Business Review meetings with EEM International Drug Product to identify and mitigate risk, drive productivity, long-term, end-to-end value, and achieve unmet business needs.
Develop and/or support the category sourcing strategy for the defined portfolio through Business needs assessment, Market Intelligence, Supplier evaluations, and sourcing choices.
Understand supply market trends and competitor analysis to deliver proactive sourcing strategies.
Systematically and efficiently manage contract negotiation, approval, administration, and compliance to maximize financial and operational performance while minimizing risk.
Ensure that agreements and how they are performed meet the business demands of all collaborators and are aligned with the organization’s overall procurement and business strategy.
Lead/support projects in defined spending scope, influence decisions, and deliver on-going value improvements while driving competitive advantage.
In addition, the individual will develop and maintain market knowledge for the above referenced spend areas, identify and implement best practices that deliver value, and network internally to influence change. The selected candidate will be involved in relationship management with critical suppliers in conjunction with the global EEM Procurement team members to assure the value targeted during negotiations is realized for the business.
Leadership Requirements
Understands Elanco’s Procurement vision and supports the realization of that vision
Ability to influence and gain credibility with internal stakeholders
Facilitates alignment, resolves conflict, and overcomes resistance
Collaborates effectively with internal & external partners
Works for the collective good, facilitating teamwork across boundaries, functions, and departments
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in business or supply chain.
+6 years of Procurement / Supply Chain Management experience with a large multi-national company
Commercial acumen, understanding value chains and associated cost drivers
Proven experience in building and implementing Category Sourcing Strategies
Experience building and articulating approval for business cases that shape the manufacturing network.
Proven interpersonal skills, especially in conflict situations and collaborates effectively with internal and external teams
Time zone flexibility to support the entire APAC region, and participate as part of a global procurement team.
Proven skills in negotiating and understanding commercial law.
Hands-on mentality
Experience with SAP /ARIBA
Additional Preferences
Experience in multiple disciplines including External Operations, Manufacturing, Distribution and/or related field is advantageous.
Ability to be a change agent to fully understand Elanco’s business needs and ensure buy-in and successful implementation of Procurement solutions.
Demonstrated examples of taking bold leadership to drive change and/or improvement.
Ability to network and influence and drive organizational change even beyond area of direct responsibility and across all levels of management and multiple countries.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, set direction, manage commitments.
Leverages broad network (internally & externally) to maintain market knowledge & best practice awareness.
Demonstrated business acumen; good analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong competency in utilizing procurement eSourcing,spend tools, and contract lifecycle management systems.
Strong data analysis and MS Excel skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to confidently present complex information.
Experience in managing third-party relationships including management/oversight, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and problem-resolution skills
Other Information
Travel: Overnight domestic and international is possible (approx.10%)
Preferred Locations: Mumbai or Bangalore
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does 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
