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Elanco · 21 hours ago

Procurement Associate

positionElwood, KS
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date3+ years exp

Elanco is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to innovation in preventing and treating diseases in farm animals and pets. The Procurement Associate will provide tactical procurement support, ensuring reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and services, while also participating in broader procurement initiatives.

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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, such as Manufacturing, Capital, and Maintenance for their procurement activities
Perform tasks within SAP including the creation and release of purchase orders, monitoring and maintaining delivery dates, and reviewing inventory levels. Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost saving and value creation
Lead local sourcing projects from strategy development, supplier selection, contract negotiation and ongoing relationship management with suppliers as well as other functions supporting the Elanco manufacturing sites
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers. Manage invoice discrepancies and support vendors in with their invoice issues

Qualification

Procurement experienceSupply Chain operationsContract NegotiationsRisk ManagementStrategic SourcingVendor ManagementSAPCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field or 3 years equivalent experience in procurement in cGMP manufacturing environment or other regulated industry
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a procurement role
A strong understanding of purchasing concepts and strategies and overall Supply Chain operations in a manufacturing environment
Ability to create and/or modify processes or procedures to coincide with best practices
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States

Preferred

Risk Management
Contract Negotiations
Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Management
Proficient in ERP Systems (e.g. SAP)

Benefits

Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong 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% 401K matching

Company

Elanco

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Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
dateFounded in 1954
location
Greenfield, Indiana, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.elanco.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$252.86M
Key Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M

Leadership Team

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Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
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Justine Conway
Global Head of Business Development and External Innovation
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Recent News

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