Eli Lilly

Spare Parts Procurement & Analytics Intern

Italy · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerEli Lilly
LocationItaly
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted28 Sep 2026

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.

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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

Purchase Order Management: Process and monitor spare parts purchase orders, tracking their status through to completion.
Data Analysis & Dashboards: Analyze process data and build Power BI dashboards. Explore process automation solutions where they add value.
Process Modeling: Map processes and resource usage across the different phases to spot bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
KPI Design: Propose new metrics to monitor the area's processes and performance.
Continuous Improvement Projects: Lead small and medium-sized projects, including digital solutions, applying lean principles.
Tool Implementation: Support the rollout and adoption of new tools, including AI-based ones.
Cross-functional Collaboration: 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

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

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

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Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). 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.

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