Purchasing Agent

Order Management/Purchasing Agent Level II

Location: Hyderabad, India. 

The actual location of this job is in Hyderabad, India. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Summary:

Join our global procurement team to oversee the essential flow of goods and services that power our production. In this role, you will ensure continuity of supply while providing expert first-level support for procurement processes across multiple global sites.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Oversee Procurement Excellence: Manage the requisition of goods and services for Lonza AG, ensuring all selections strictly align with current procurement policy guidelines regarding price, quality, and delivery.

• Manage Complex Requisitions: Review and validate purchase requisitions and approval workflows for indirect products, services, and CAPEX across several international sites.

• Drive Order Fulfillment: Place purchase orders, secure order confirmations, and proactively expedite orders to guarantee on-time delivery.

• Provide Expert Support: Act as the first level of support for the Ariba helpdesk and address internal/external queries related to procurement processes.

• Monitor Supplier Success: Track supplier performance and partner with strategic buyers or category managers to resolve identified issues.

• Promote Automation: Advocate for the use of e-catalogues (Ariba) and other approved buying channels to increase process automation and efficiency.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with requisitioners, cost center owners, and global suppliers to ensure seamless procurement operations.

What we are looking for:

• Experience: Advanced professional background with 4+ years of experience specifically within Procurement and Order Management.

• Education: A University Degree is required for this role.

• Language Skills: Business fluent in English.

• Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of SAP Ariba and procurement approval workflows.

• Analytical Agility: A problem-solver who supports a culture of process improvement and understands the business impact of their actions.

• Customer Focus: Ability to identify and deliver on the specific needs of internal and external customers.

• Integrity & Quality: Committed to ensuring all requisitions are raised in strict accordance with the Lonza purchasing policy.

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.