Spare Parts Procurement

About the Role

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Eli Lilly Italia is looking for a motivated and curious Spare Parts Procurement & Analytics Intern to join the Engineering area at the Sesto Fiorentino manufacturing site. The role combines purchase order processing with data analysis, Power BI dashboard development, process automation and the everyday use of AI tools, with the goal of making the area’s operational processes more efficient and robust within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. This 6-month internship is office-based and involves daily interaction with Process Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, the Spare Parts Warehouse, Maintenance Managers and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and monitor spare parts purchase orders, tracking their status through to completion.
• Analyze process data and build Power BI dashboards.
• Explore process automation solutions where they add value.
• Map processes and resource usage across the different phases to spot bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Propose new metrics to monitor the area’s processes and performance.
• Lead small and medium-sized projects, including digital solutions, applying lean principles.
• Support the rollout and adoption of new tools, including AI-based ones.
• Work with maintenance, engineering, warehouse and supplier stakeholders to align on and drive improvements.

Requirements

• Master Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management, Statistics, Management Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• English level B2.
• Familiarity with lean concepts and a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to see tasks through to completion.

Compensation & Benefits

The internship includes a monthly allowance of €1300 along with free access to the company cafeteria and canteen.

• Eligibility to participate in a pension plan.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for healthcare benefits.
• Flexible benefits (if applicable). Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $ - $ Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. Lilly 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.

Why Join Us

#WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe #WeAreLilly