Associate - Procurement

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Job Advert: EMEA Indirect Procurement Sourcing Associate / Specialist

Join Elanco's Dynamic EMEA Procurement Team in Warsaw!

Are you a highly motivated individual skilled in procurement and you are looking for an exciting opportunity in a collaborative, innovative, fast-paced, and inclusive environment? Or maybe you are an individual ready to change the career path? Elanco, a global leader in animal health, is seeking an EMEA Indirect Procurement Sourcing Associate/Specialist to join our growing team in Warsaw, Poland.

About the Role:

As an EMEA Indirect Procurement Sourcing Associate/Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting our EMEA Category Team with sourcing and contracting processes. You will lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFI, RFP, e-auctions), manage contract renewals and create new contracts, and contribute to process improvement and optimization initiatives. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, ensuring compliance and adherence to company purchasing policies. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, global organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex sourcing activities (RFI, RFP, e-auctions) and contract renewals, as well as new contract creation.
• Actively participate in sourcing and contracting process improvement and optimization.
• Support the use of approved suppliers and educate stakeholders in leveraging existing supplier relationships.
• Ensure preferred supplier compliance and adherence to company purchasing policies.
• Drive problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.
• Act as a gatekeeper for procurement business/category execution rules and Elanco-specific policies.
• Contribute to miscellaneous procurement projects.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Preferably around 2 years of operational sourcing and contracting experience (source to contract, buyer positions, or similar), ideally on a regional scale within indirect spend categories. We are also open to individuals looking for change of their career path.
• Adaptability to new ways of working and ability to operate effectively in a changing environment.
• Understanding of contracting principles and key legal frameworks in a global organization.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and with diverse management styles.
• Positive “can-do” attitude and comfort with ambiguity.
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.
• High standards in stakeholder cooperation and relationship building.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, set direction, and manage commitments.
• Experience working in ARIBA and SAP environments.
• Strong network (internal and external) and market knowledge.
• Strong data analysis and MS Excel skills.
• eSourcing tool experience and MS PowerPoint proficiency.
• Other language skills.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the chance to be part of a truly collaborative and innovative team. If you're ready to take your procurement career to the next level, we encourage you to apply!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status