Procurement Associate

Role Location: Winslow, Maine (on-site). Please do not apply if you do not reside in Maine. No visa sponsorship or transfer available, please do not apply if you are on H1B or similar. The Procurement Associate for one of our Pharmaceutical Clients [permanent full time role with client] will be responsible for the strategic sourcing & purchasing of direct/indirect materials & indirect services within the scope of site procurement. The incumbent will be responsible for the identification & realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories. Analyzing controls & procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness will be a cornerstone of the role.Job Description – Site Procurement AssociateCommunication to the appropriate internal customers.Collaborate with Supply Chain Planners to maintain inventory levels in accordance with organization goals, by reviewing & maintaining MRP data.Provides leadership for projects involving suppliers or materials, including launches, sourceChanges, and second sourcing. Conducts RFQs, RFPs, and sourcing events. For larger sourcingProjects, site leadership will sponsor a strong business partner, to lead the assessment andqualification of alternative sources.Minimum Qualifications (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):Post-secondary educationDegree or 3 years in similar capacity (i.e. – Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics).Strong English requiredStrong SAP/ERP skills requiredAdditional Preferences:Strong communication skillsStrong analytical skillsStrong negotiatorSomeone who is driven for successSomeone with customer and consumer excellenceAdditional Preferences:Member of a relevant professional body e.g. Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply(CIPS); or working towards thisFunctions, Duties, Tasks:Deliver procurement savings target and compliance with pricing standards in site business plan for third party expenditure.Develop annual productivity plans in accordance with the planning cycle & timelines.Ensure purchasing targets and timelines are met while respecting compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies.Run sourcing events, process Purchase Orders/Requisitions and Collate requirements.Negotiate pricing, lead-times, & minimum order quantities with suppliers on an annual basis to support budgeting practices (strong negotiation skills).Draft and negotiate written agreements.Sets the initial conditions for inventory levels and related master data such as MOQs (including in the contract as needed). Works together collaboratively with SCM to reduce risks and improve performance. Makes recommendations to management on a quarterly basis.Collaborates with the Centralised Procurement Team to ensure set up new of suppliers and any changes to Vendor Master Data required.Collaborate with Supply Chain to update 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.Lead internal group to implement ongoing Supplier KPIs/Supplier Scorecards for high touchsuppliers & develop strategies for improving poor performers &/or sourcing second suppliers for critical materials and developing supplier scorecards.Leverage the Elanco Global Procurement team & act as the key business partner for the site.Review quotes and contract language escalating to the Elanco Global resource where appropriate.Support Quality group supplier compliance initiatives including aid in maintaining approvedsupplier lists, resolution of supplier complaints, supplier audits and the supplier review process.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 production.