The Capital Project Procurement Leader for capital project delivery and category management support is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Component's need for sourcing suppliers for automation, construction, engineering, and engineered equipment with a principle focus in the US and Puerto Rico. The role is part of the Global Manufacturing Procurement Capital & Infrastructure team which is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services in a way that adds value to the internal client organizations and ensures Lilly remains competitive in the global pharmaceutical industry. In performing this role, the individual will utilize the Lilly Strategic Sourcing Process to provide the customer the greatest value within the allowed timeframe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading major capital projects, identifying/evaluating potential suppliers, and negotiating domestic and international supply agreements. This includes experience managing internal relationships to facilitate capital project delivery as well as supplier relationships and performance to develop and implement cost effective sourcing strategies for each area that reduce supply risk. Key Responsibilities: • Category management including global development, implementation, and management of Lilly's strategy for the acquisition of engineering and construction services, automation, and capital equipment. • Lead the review of requirements, development of sourcing strategies, and management of the supplier due diligence process, RFP process oversight, contract negotiation and award, and oversight of the contract management process. • Negotiate agreements and contracts so that costs and risks are minimized, while achieving project objectives. • Work in conjunction with business clients to qualify suppliers, contribute in supplier relationship management meetings, spend analysis, market intelligence and risk management. • Sourcing for major capital projects (>$100MM) at Lilly's global manufacturing sites to acquire goods and services ($100MM - $300MM annually). • Leads the procurement management for major/mega projects and programs with greater risk, resource/financial requirements and/or complexity. • Assemble the procurement strategy for capital project which ensure delivery of business objectives. • Lead supplier management which consists of facilitating the relationship between internal customers and suppliers. • Identify and implement cost/risk reduction and avoidance savings opportunities of $10M or more annually. • Deliver project procurement activities in accordance with both Global Procurement procedures with strong focus on competitive bidding, ensuring recommendations are based on the most competitive technical and commercial acceptable sources. Basic Qualifications/Requirements : • Bachelor's Degree, preferably Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Business related field or Bachelor Degree in any subject area with relevant industry experience • 7 or more years in major capital project experience. • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1. Additional Skills/Preferences : • Proven track record in sourcing engineering and construction services, capital equipment and experience with commissioning/qualification. • Life sciences process or plant experience preferred. • $500MM+ mega capital project support. • Excellent ability to communicate- written, verbal, collaboration, and interpersonal. • Excellent command of written and spoken English • CIPS / IIPMM / ISM qualification and/or relevant Procurement experience • Good IT literacy with the Microsoft Office suite & SAP/Ariba • Ability to influence and negotiate internally and externally. • Analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating knowledge of business • Self-motivated individual with the ability to act independently with minimal supervision in a complex multi-organizational environment while maintaining prioritization and ensuring appropriate level of compliance with policies and procedures. Other Information: • Ability to travel 10% - 25% as needed to support sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management activities • Location: Lebanon Indiana / Indianapolis Indiana Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $127,500 - $187,000 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.