Associate Buyer

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. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

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!

Your Role: Associate Buyer

As an Associate Buyer, you will support the tactical execution of material requirements planning (MRP) and purchasing activities for the Winslow Site. In this role, you’ll help ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials by working closely with production schedulers, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and supporting site manufacturing requirements. You will serve as a key link between Supply Chain planning and tactical procurement execution.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary contact for site purchasing activities, managing the purchase order life cycle from creation through delivery and invoice payment.

• Execute MRP buying processes and perform core SAP tasks, including purchase order creation and release, monitoring delivery dates, and regular inventory level reviews.

• Develop and implement safety stock strategies to mitigate supply disruptions while optimizing working capital.

• Collaborate daily with production schedulers to align material deliveries with manufacturing priorities.

• Support site functions, including Manufacturing, Capital, and Maintenance, with tactical purchasing needs and manage invoice discrepancies and vendor invoicing and payment issues.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain; or 5 years of equivalent experience in a cGMP manufacturing or regulated industry.

• Required Experience: Strong understanding of MRP concepts, purchasing strategies, and Supply Chain operations in a manufacturing environment.

• Top 2 skills: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to react quickly to scheduling changes, and strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• 3 years of experience in Purchasing, Buying, or Site Procurement.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems, with SAP preferred.

• Experience supporting tactical procurement activities in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with inventory management, safety stock strategies, and material availability planning.

• Experience working in a cGMP or regulated industry.

Additional Information:

• Location: Winslow, ME - On-Site Work Environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages

• 8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Annual bonus offering

• Flexible work arrangements

• Up to 6% 401K matching

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