Operational Buyer – Indirect Level III

We are looking for an operational buyer – indirect to join the Supply Chain team. The individual will Provide a buying service to all Lonza employees requiring Indirect goods/services and CAPEX (where relevant) for the group of sites in scope. Cooperate closely with Accounts Payable and the P2P Enablement team to resolve invoice queries and GRIR queries.

The position will be based at Singapore German Centre.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.
• Fully paid medical insurance, and option to enrol family members at partially subsidized premiums.

What you’ll do:

• Lead competitive bid process (per applicable policy) and/or execute RFx market interventions.
• Lead supplier negotiations for low value contracts with supplier.
• Ensure contracts and Purchase orders are assigned to relevant preferred suppliers (if possible).
• Place Purchase Orders, obtain order confirmations and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery for several sites.
• Maintain relevant data fields in SAP (e.g. delivery dates and supplier order
• confirmations).
• Manage non-conformance, rejections & returns with suppliers and Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Monitor & track supplier performance and raise issues with strategic buyers and/or category managers.
• Drive and support the use of e-catalogue (Ariba) and other approved buying channels which generate automation.
• Uphold data integrity principle in accordance to Lonza policies. Proactively evaluate, identify and improve data integrity process.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Business/Economics/Engineering/Procurement or Supply Chain
• 5-10 years experience and knowledge of both Operational Procurement and Purchasing of indirect goods/services and CAPEX
• Able to persuade and influence suppliers to achieve best outcome for Lonza.
• Hands on experience of using SAP ERP and SAP Ariba in a purchasing/procurement role
• Independent, able to support and train new joiners and junior colleagues
• Microsoft Office knowledge

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.