Procurement Specialist

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Your Role: Procurement Specialist

Responsible for collaborating with global and local teams for the strategic sourcing and purchasing of direct/indirect materials and indirect services within the scope of site procurement. This role also encompasses the identification and realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the needs of the local business are met through an adequate supply of goods, equipment and services while ensuring compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies.

• Collaborate with Global Category Leaders to align and execute global procurement strategies at a local level. Drive value creation through the local implementation of the Global strategies for goods and services, focusing on optimizing cost, quantity, time, and quality, while fostering innovation.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, TSMS, Quality, and Production to drive new supplier selection. This ensures alignment with business needs to deliver quality, compliance, service, and cost-effectiveness.

• Run Sourcing Events and process Purchase Orders/Requisitions

• Spearhead supplier compliance initiatives and assist in maintaining an the site Approved Supplier List.

• Monitor compliance with pricing standards in site business plan to minimize adverse PPV.

• Defend the commercial and legal interests of the local business by setting up purchase contracts, managing disputes and mediation with suppliers.

• Collaborates with the Centralized Procurement Team (CPT) to oversee the delegation of core transactional activities ensuring the integration of CPT reporting into the APAC operational framework and frees up time for more value-added activities, such as lowering the total cost of acquisition for materials and services

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to make necessary updates to procurement aspects of Material Master Data.

• Leverages superior analytical skills to collaborate with Site Leadership on service level agreements, supplier issues, and other material planning aspects.

• Implement and maintain ongoing Vendor KPIs and Supplier Scorecards, and work with suppliers to develop tailored strategies for enhancing performance in deficient areas.

• Strengthen the enforcement of specific rules for procurement, procurement procedures, and financial policies (FRAP) to ensure that relevant operations strictly comply with Elanco procurement standards.

• Review MRP reports & process purchase orders for materials requirements from approved suppliers.

• Work with Supply Chain to ensure materials are on-hand, on time, & available to support technical operations schedules by following up on deliveries. For delays, provide timely communication to the appropriate internal customers.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planners to maintain inventory levels in accordance with organization goals, by reviewing & maintaining MRP data.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Post-secondary education

• Degree or 6-10 years in a similar capacity (i.e. – Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics).

• Strong spoken and written English

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs and an understanding of the adoption of AI and GPT are highly valued. Additionally, strong experience and skills using sourcing modules of SAP/Ariba or other ERP systems will be a significant plus.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Experienced negotiator

• Track record of being results orientated

• Someone with customer and consumer excellence

• Demonstrates ownership mindset, taking personal responsibility to resolve issues

Additional Information:

• Location: Chengdu, China

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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