Procurement Sourcing Associate

19 Nov 2024

Vacancy expired!

Procurement and Sourcing and (Purchasing or Buying) - 7 years +

Responsibilities:Utilize various tools and databases to collect and understand past spend of this type as well as the overall industry in order to use value. Share data in concise and understandable format for Procurement and client area use. Identify spend area trends that may be opportunities for more extensive Sourcing activity. External market knowledge. Develop and maintain knowledge of market dynamics in the industries with which he/she works. Understand the market dynamics and utilize this knowledge to use additional value for Lilly. Lead Procurement processes in order to support client-spending requests. Process requests in a way that is timely and makes valuable contributions to the transaction. Gain alignment with client groups to deliver results. Understand and use internal networks to keep sourcing processes moving toward results. Participate actively with Sourcing Managers on Strategic Sourcing Work with clients when they need to acquire goods or services to understand their business need. Communicate regularly over the status of their projects. Influence clients to consider a range of possibilities and results. Handles supplier relationships. Facilitate Lilly/Supplier relationships both internally and externally. Develop metrics and measurement methods to assure agreed terms are delivered. Find opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.