Eli Lilly and Company

Senior Director -Construction Capital Procurement

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Pharmaceuticals, Construction, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

Job Description: Senior Director - Construction Capital Procurement

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Greenfield Site in the US
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Reports To: AVP of Global Capital and Strategic Real Estate Procurement

This role is pivotal in supporting Lilly’s ambitious multi-billion capital expansion plans. The Senior Director - Construction Capital Procurement will lead the construction capital procurement team at a new greenfield site. The ideal candidate will have experience leading and developing construction procurement teams that support mega industrial capital projects. A deep understanding of the construction capital procurement lifecycle is essential. This role will focus on the acquisition of engineering, automation, equipment, and construction services through supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management with key global suppliers, as well as providing account management to ensure alignment between Procurement and its business partners.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of the construction capital procurement lifecycle.
  • Experience leading and developing construction procurement teams.
  • Experience supporting mega industrial capital projects.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across categories and project steering committees.
  • Understanding of FRAP compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Sourcing: Lead procurement for engineering, automation, equipment, and construction categories. Develop strategies, manage supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and maintain supplier relationships.
  • Project Leadership: Oversee sourcing efforts at new greenfield sites in the US through all project phases. Ensure a cost-effective, resilient supply chain supporting development and commercial manufacturing.
  • Collaboration: Coordinate sourcing activities across categories and contribute to project steering committees to address commercial issues and remove barriers.
  • Client Engagement: Understand business clients’ strategies and key success levers. Lead commercial efforts for capital projects in procurement, contract management, scope and change management, cost and financial management, and risk and issue management.
  • Expertise & Efficiency: Provide procurement expertise through your team, prioritize projects, and align business activities to support work-life balance.
  • Compliance & Performance: Ensure transactions are FRAP compliant.

Company Information

  • Company: Lilly
  • Mission: Unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world.
  • Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Description: A global healthcare leader dedicated to discovering and bringing life-changing medicines to those who need them, improving the understanding and management of disease, and giving back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Skills

Construction procurement lifecycle
Team leadership and development
Mega industrial capital projects support
Negotiation
Contract management
Supplier relationship management
Cross-category collaboration
FRAP compliance

Eli Lilly and Company

Develops and delivers prescription medicines globally

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines to improve health. The company has a long history of scientific achievements, including the creation of insulin, the first life-saving treatment for diabetes. Lilly's operations involve extensive research and development to create new medications and enhance existing ones, ensuring they are safe and effective. Their products are primarily prescription medicines sold to healthcare providers for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and pain management. What sets Lilly apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to ethical practices and the protection of its products from counterfeiting. The company's goal is to enhance lives through innovative medical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters
1876Year Founded
$1,180.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may impact tirzepatide's market share.
Potential construction delays in Indiana could affect GLP-1 drug production timelines.
Regulatory challenges may hinder Kisunla's expansion in new Alzheimer's markets.

Differentiation

Eli Lilly's rich history includes the first life-saving insulin treatment.
Lilly's strategic partnerships enhance its position in neurodegenerative disease treatments.
FDA approval of Zepbound opens new therapeutic markets for sleep disorder treatments.

Upsides

Lilly's $9 billion complex in Indiana boosts GLP-1 drug production capacity.
Kisunla's approval in China expands Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment market in Asia.
Collaboration with EVA Pharma enhances Lilly's reputation as socially responsible.

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