Elanco

Business Support Specialist Iberia

ES - Madrid Full time

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: Operations Support Specialist

As an Operations Support Specialist, you will be a key part of the Operations team, providing essential support to marketing and sales, as well as other functional areas. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing purchase orders, contracts, promotional materials, internal meetings and ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Manage Purchase Orders (PO) and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with FRAP policy.
  • Support and educate Business Owners on PO management and financial controls.
  • Coordinate internal meetings and manage the lifecycle of commercial and marketing contracts.
  • Oversee the management and distribution of promotional materials using PromoMats.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting for financial accruals and opex control.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

  • Degree level in life science or business.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar operations support role.
  • Fluent in Spanish and English, with strong organizational and implementation skills.

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

  • Demonstrated experience working effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • A results-driven team player with a high degree of customer focus.
  • Ability to influence and deliver results through collaboration.
  • Personal accountability and a strong drive for execution.
  • Collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information: Travel: 0-5% Location: Spain

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and 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