Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate effectively with the Category managers to deliver value and continuous improvements:
Support Central Category manager with category strategy development (e.g. provide site current and future business needs)
Support implementation and execution of category strategies at site level
Support the execution of sourcing initiatives for delegated spend across assigned sites.
Provide purchasing expertise in tendering, negotiation tactics, planning and contracting.
Support global & regional sourcing efforts
Support the roll-out of new procurement policies/procedures and tools
Support the optimization of transactional costs & efficiency of procurement activities (e.g. automation rates)
Share best-practice sharing and commonalities across sites
Support standardization of specifications across sites and regions
Track country savings performance and identify potential savings, risks & opportunities
Drive utilization of on-line catalogues, E-Auctions and other innovative sourcing tools
Ensure business continuity and meet site business needs:
Ensure business continuity and supply/availability of indirect materials for production
Partner with site customers to understand and support the delivery of current and future business needs
Work with site controllers to provide spend and savings forecasts to management
Manage supplier changes and transitions
Manage supplier relationship and performance at site level:
Maintain and drive professional partnership/collaboration with suppliers
Manage portfolio of suppliers and ensure compliance with requirements/policies
Support comprehensive supply risk assessment across existing supplier portfolio (incl. single source, capacity constraints, financial risks, quality risks, etc…).
Develop and implement mitigation solutions for key business risks identified
Be aware of the supply market dynamics and changes to ensure competitiveness and supply risks are mitigated
Personal development and capability building:
Define personal development goals and associated training and development needs
Complete mandatory training and capability building program
Define personal development goals and associated training and development needs
Complete mandatory training and capability building program
Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain
Advanced level of experience in raw materials procurement in a Pharmaceutical or High-Quality industry
Purchasing expertise in tendering, negotiation tactics, planning and contracting
Indirect spend management
Handles ambiguity through effective communication, removes barriers and overcomes resistance skillfully
Demonstrates timely and accurate decision making, ensuring escalation where appropriate
Finds the right balance between internal/external customer needs and achieving business needs
Leads multiple initiatives simultaneously to successful conclusion while mitigating business continuity risks
Demonstrates high integrity and accountability for their area ensuring team(s) actions and decisions are aligned to business objectives
Moderate Travel <50%
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $130,500.00 and $152,500.00. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.