elanco
Procurement Specialist
At a Glance
- Location
- CN - Chengdu, China
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 2026-03-17
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Education
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
Requirements
Post-secondary education
Degree or 6-10 years in a similar capacity (i.e. – Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics).
Strong spoken and written English
Proficiency in Microsoft programs and an understanding of the adoption of AI and GPT are highly valued. Additionally, strong experience and skills using sourcing modules of SAP/Ariba or other ERP systems will be a significant plus.
Nice to have:
Responsibilities
Responsible for collaborating with global and local teams for the strategic sourcing and purchasing of direct/indirect materials and indirect services within the scope of site procurement. This role also encompasses the identification and realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories.
Ensure that the needs of the local business are met through an adequate supply of goods, equipment and services while ensuring compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies.
Collaborate with Global Category Leaders to align and execute global procurement strategies at a local level. Drive value creation through the local implementation of the Global strategies for goods and services, focusing on optimizing cost, quantity, time, and quality, while fostering innovation.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, TSMS, Quality, and Production to drive new supplier selection. This ensures alignment with business needs to deliver quality, compliance, service, and cost-effectiveness.
Run Sourcing Events and process Purchase Orders/Requisitions