Procurement and Analytics

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Job Summary:**

The Procurement & Analytics Manager leads end-to-end procurement for Lilly Korea while driving Finance-wide automation and AI adoption. The role balances commercial rigor — supplier negotiations, cost discipline, and contract governance — with a forward-looking mandate to identify and scale AI-enabled tools that improve Finance efficiency and decision-making.

Job Responsibilities:**

Procurement (70%)

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with Lilly Korea’s needs and global category frameworks

• Identify and onboard qualified suppliers; manage relationships to ensure performance, quality, and compliance

• Negotiate vendor terms, pricing, and SLAs; finalize purchase and delivery conditions

• Review and manage supplier contracts (excluding HR and sensitive contracts); ensure accuracy and risk mitigation

• Track procurement metrics — cost savings, spend analytics, supplier performance — and report to CFO

• Monitor market conditions and develop contingency strategies for supply chain risks

Analytics & AI Initiatives (30%)

• Identify and drive high-impact automation and AI use cases across Finance workflows

• Pilot and scale AI-enabled tools (e.g., spend analysis, contract automation, invoice processing) in partnership with global Finance teams

• Establish governance frameworks for AI tool usage, ensuring compliance, auditability, and appropriate human oversight

• Track and communicate ROI from automation initiatives; present outcomes to senior leadership

• Build internal AI capability and serve as Finance’s subject matter expert on automation trends

Job Qualifications:**

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Supply Chain; Master’s preferred

• Proven experience in a procurement management role within a multinational environment

• Hands-on experience with AI-enabled procurement tools or Finance automation initiatives

Skills & Competencies

• Strong sourcing and procurement expertise; able to read market dynamics and adapt strategy

• Skilled negotiator with proven vendor and third-party management capabilities

• Analytical mindset; proficient in spend analysis, data-driven decision-making, and ERP/procurement platforms

• Practical knowledge of AI/ML applications in Finance; comfortable evaluating and implementing new digital tools

• Governance-oriented: able to balance innovation with compliance and sound human judgment

• Fluent in English and Korean; effective presenter to senior leadership

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