Associate Director - IBU Strategic Sourcing

About the role

Lilly is hiring an Associate Director for IBU Strategic Sourcing in Cork, Ireland. The role owns strategic sourcing for Real World Evidence (RWE) and prioritised IT categories (Software-as-a-Service and IT Services) across IBU and Global Fleet categories, while acting as a responsive, local procurement resource.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing across RWE, IT and digital services and fleet management, turning enterprise priorities and stakeholder needs into practical sourcing plans
• Develop and run sourcing strategies that balance commercial value, quality, speed, compliance, risk and long-term outcomes
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand demand, shape sourcing options and guide procurement decisions
• Manage supplier relationships and market insights, supporting supplier selection, consolidation and innovation
• Lead sourcing events and negotiations, including supplier engagement, proposal evaluation, commercial analysis, contract support and documentation
• Provide responsive procurement support to business partners and affiliates, resolving issues and managing escalations
• Identify and drive process improvements, highlighting recurring demand patterns, process gaps and governance issues

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, including category management
• Previous experience managing third-party relationships
• Able to communicate effectively, build relationships and lead cross-functionally at all levels, and to influence business decisions with senior management
• Comfortable working in international, cross-functional teams

Required skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools

What we offer

• Anticipated wage of EUR 72,300 to 106,040, depending on education, experience, skills and location
• Possible company bonus for full-time equivalent employees
• Benefits including pension plan eligibility, vacation, healthcare, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off and leave of absence, and well-being benefits such as an employee assistance program