Associate Director - Capital Procurement Performance and Governance

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Job Title: Associate Director – Capital Procurement Performance and Governance

About Lilly

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are a global healthcare leader committed to delivering life-changing medicines, advancing disease understanding and management, and giving back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We put people first and strive to make a meaningful impact every day.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Capital and Real Estate, the Associate Director – Capital Procurement Performance and Governance plays a pivotal role in designing, constructing, modifying, and qualifying administrative, development, and manufacturing facilities. This role leads the development and administration of standardized capital procurement processes to ensure consistent and predictable project delivery aligned with cost and schedule objectives.

You will support the Capital Project Procurement organization in acquiring engineering, automation, equipment, and construction services through category-based strategies, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and relationship management with key global suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and standardize capital procurement processes across projects, including business partner agreements, procurement strategy, market engagement, sourcing and contracting, claims management, and supplier relationship management.
• Develop and implement global metrics to measure procurement effectiveness and compliance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration focused on project execution, talent development, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Provide strategic insights into project risks and the global capital plan; implement mitigation strategies aligned with Lilly’s long-term goals.
• Maintain external visibility of best-in-class procurement practices through benchmarking and technology adoption.
• Influence global project teams and senior leadership to develop comprehensive procurement strategies that ensure predictable performance.
• Ensure consistent sourcing practices across engineering, construction, equipment, and automation categories.
• Contribute to robust category strategies and supplier risk management aligned with market conditions and business needs.
• Mentor and develop procurement talent through coaching, training, and experiential learning.
• Collaborate with audit teams to embed world-class controls in contracts and procurement strategies.
• Participate in governance activities to provide commercial leadership, foster collaboration, and drive strategic problem-solving.
• Support post-funding project execution through close collaboration with procurement teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, procurement, or a related field.

• Minimum 7 years of capital procurement sourcing 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 and/or visas for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership in capital project procurement for design, construction, equipment, and commissioning on projects exceeding $1B.
• Mastery of core sourcing skills: account management, category strategy, spend analysis, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without formal reporting lines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in procurement project management, process design, and governance.
• Familiarity with capital project controls, metrics, and governance.
• Leadership experience in cGMP environments and manufacturing processes.

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