Site Procurement Associate - Clinton

Role Summary

Site Procurement Specialist. You will be part of Elanco’s Global Procurement organization, supporting site operations through effective sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management. You’ll be responsible for advancing cost optimization, supply assurance, compliance, and supplier performance while partnering closely with Site Leadership, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of goods, equipment, and services to meet site business needs while maintaining compliance with laws, internal policies, and global category strategies.
• Execute local sourcing activities, including sourcing events, purchase orders, and requisitions, to optimize cost, quality, timing, and innovation.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, disputes, and performance through KPIs and supplier scorecards, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Centralized Procurement to maintain accurate vendor and material master data, inventory levels, and on-time material availability.
• Support financial planning and governance by enforcing procurement policies, contributing to price standards, and minimizing purchase price variance (PPV).

Qualifications

• Required: Education — Post-secondary education (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or equivalent experience
• Required: A minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or a related discipline
• Required: Procurement systems expertise (SAP/Ariba/ERP) and strong analytical & negotiation capabilities
• Preferred: Proven experience managing supplier performance and service-level agreements
• Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills in a cross-functional environment
• Preferred: Demonstrated results orientation with a continuous improvement mindset
• Preferred: Experience supporting regulated or manufacturing environments
• Preferred: Customer-focused approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Education

• Post-secondary education (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or equivalent experience

Skills

• Procurement systems expertise (SAP/Ariba/ERP)
• Analytical and negotiation capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication in a cross-functional environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

Additional Requirements

• Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site