Manager - Network Materials

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The Network Materials Management Team is a cross functional team that manages common raw materials associated with Monoclonal and Gene Therapy Network sites – Kinsale, Limerick and Lebanon Advanced Therapies (LP2).  This ensures common approach and focused partnership with Vendors with one Lilly voice for Monoclonal DS materials.  The team consists of Procurement, Supply Chain, TSMS and Engineering.  The scope of the team is to establish centralized forecasting for the Network and enable integrated network planning and inventory sharing in addition to managing second sourcing which will focus on establishing additional vendors of key raw materials to ensure the Network is appropriately resourced from materials perspective.

This role will be an on-site position based in Lebanon, IN, US (LP2)

Responsibilities:

The Manager - Network Materials is responsible for managing the buying planning activity for critical / long lead raw materials across the sites in scope. The role is required to manage supply risk and build relationships between the sites and critical vendors to ensure projects and materials are delivered on time and within manufacturing sites expectations.

Detailed job responsibilities

• Key point of contact between sites & vendors to align a network level demand projection & supply response which meets both manufacturing & safety stock requirements

• Establish, maintain and drive key metrics/KPI’s to ensure vendors are managed in an effective manner

• Ensure effective Supplier Relationship Management processes are in place

• Adhere to a network level strategy for safety stock & contingency planning

• Work with Global Procurement to put in place long term contracts with key vendors to ensure long term supply

• Partner with Global Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy on due diligence and sourcing activities

• Drive automation, system based approach to ensure all processes as efficient as possible

• Key point of contact between the site & vendors to ensure successful resolution on critical supply issues / expedites and manage the communication & internal escalation process

• Develop procedures & processes in line with internal manufacturing agreed practices

• Put in place an effective communication process across all functions, sites, central and Vendors

• Ensure all aspects of Inventory Optimization are incorporated during reviews and scenario planning.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

• 5+ years of Buying Planning / Purchasing experience, preferably on a global team in a regulated manufacturing environment

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Project Management/Business Process management skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• SAP and Power BI Experience

Additional Information:

• Business Knowledge/Innovation: Relevant experience in the business and demonstrated performance in delivery. Looks at better, simpler ways, takes initiative and will run proactively with actions. Demonstrated self-management, prioritisation and organisational skills.

• Learning Agility and Curiosity: High learning agility and flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty. Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize problems, develop and implement solutions.

• Positive Influence: Demonstrated ability to address issues as they arise and take action in a positive collaborative manner. Trusted in the team to follow through on actions.  Is interested in own performance and seeks feedback to improve.

• Relationship Builder: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships across all levels in the organisation.  Demonstrated ability to listen and understand individual perspectives.

• Ability to lead people: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate in a team environment and a strong interest and passion for leading people.