Strategic Buyer

Belgium, BornemToday, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Indirect Procurement plays a vital role in ensuring that the right products are sourced at the right price and OTIF (On Time In Full) with the right suppliers so as to ensure a smooth and continuous supply chain. The Indirect Strategic Buyer will ensure this continuity of supply by actively challenging current and new suppliers to keep on giving Lonza the cutting-edge advantage. The role is based in Bornem (Belgium) and will contribute to 3 sites: Bornem (BE), Verviers (BE) and Geleen (NL).

Key responsibilities:

- Collaborate effectively with the Central Procurement team to deliver value to site stakeholders
- Partner with key stakeholders across sites to ensure business continuity and Procurement meet site business needs
- Manage supplier relationships and performance at site level
- Provide purchasing expertise in tendering, negotiation, contracting and purchasing systems
- Manage delegated spend (CHF 20-30 million annual spend)

Key requirements:

- University Degree (BSc/MSc) in Business/ Economics/SCM/Procurement or similar
- CIPS Level 3 or higher would be an advantage
- Significant experience within category management/Procurement preferably in pharma/life sciences industry or similar
- IT literate in the use of MS Office package, SAP is a plus
- Fluent English is required, Dutch and/or French would be an asset
- Customer service mindset and ability to manage several priorities simultaneously

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.

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.

**Reference: R47846**: