Global Transformation Lead for Indirect Procurement

The actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland.

The Global Transformation Lead for Indirect Procurement acts as a strategic member for the Global Indirect Procurement organization, reporting directly to the Head of Global Indirect Procurement. In this stand-alone, individual contributor role, you are the architect behind the 5-year aspiration plan, ensuring that the setup and structure are optimized to deliver on global saving initiatives. You will lead the Spend Optimization Project, addressing approximately 800MCHF in spend across global categories and the top ten Lonza sites.

The role of this person is to serve as a high-level interface between procurement, finance, and business leadership to ensure that the strategic setup matches the long-term execution plans. You will be the Process Champion for Source to Contract (S2C), prioritizing and following up on Continuous Improvement (CPI) activities as part of Project Sky.

The hired candidate will be responsible for ensuring a solid plan and implementation for the Business Process Transition. You will establish governance for systematic ideation, identify risks early, and ensure timely escalation to senior leadership to maintain project quality and budget.

They will also act as an analytical lead, developing KPI dashboards to monitor global process performance and driving transformational change through professional change management.

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This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.

What you will do:

• Establish the governance model and setup to successfully lead the 800MCHF Spend Optimization project and manage global targets.

• Analyze and interpret requirements to design improved business processes that support future demand plans.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the CFO, BU Heads, and Site Heads to drive proactive communications and decision-making.

• Review progress against targets, identify obstacles, and implement mitigation solutions or timely escalations.

• Act as the application and process owner for consulting and S2C processes, ensuring standardized workflows across all target audiences.

• Manage KPI dashboards to monitor quality and customer satisfaction for continuous performance improvements.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain.

• 10+ years of experience in international matrix environments.

• Deep background in Indirect Procurement and Global Purchasing.

• Proven track record in procurement improvement, transformation, and team leadership within a matrix setup.

• Exceptional skills in managing complex interfaces and collaborating with senior stakeholders like the CFO and BU leads.

• Ability to manage ambiguity and use business knowledge to make correct and timely decisions.

• Business fluent in English; any other major language is a plus.