Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Location: Hyderabad, India

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

In this role, you will oversee the requisition of goods and services across key global sites, ensuring supply continuity while optimizing procurement workflows. You will play an exciting part in driving process efficiency, supporting critical internal stakeholders, and contributing directly to Lonza’s mission of manufacturing tomorrow's medicines.

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 (three days per week in office).

• 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

• Drive Procurement Excellence: Review and validate Purchase Requisitions and approval workflows for indirect products, services, and CAPEX across multiple global sites.

• Optimize Purchasing Channels: Ensure contracts and Purchase Orders (POs) are accurately assigned to preferred suppliers while actively promoting e-catalogue (Ariba) adoption and automated buying channels.

• Ensure Supply Continuity: Place POs, obtain order confirmations, and expedite orders to guarantee on-time delivery for business-critical operations.

• Track Supplier Performance: Monitor ongoing supplier performance and escalate concerns or opportunities to strategic buyers and category managers.

• Stakeholder Support & Collaboration: Serve as first-level support for Accounts Payable (AP) and Ariba helpdesk inquiries, acting as a trusted liaison between requisitioners, cost center owners, and suppliers.

• Sourcing Alignment: Redirect requisitions based on sourcing strategies and ensure strict adherence to Lonza purchasing policies and quality standards.

• Continuous Growth & Improvement: Contribute to a culture of process improvement and problem-solving, sharing knowledge generously across the procurement team.

• Work Experience: 4+ years of proven experience in procurement and order management within a global or multi-site corporate environment.

• Education & Qualifications: Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• System Knowledge: Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba, e-catalogue management, and automated PO workflows.

• Customer & Quality Focus: Strong dedication to internal customer service with a demonstrated ability to enforce purchasing policies while keeping operations smooth.

• Business Acumen & Agility: Understanding of operational impact on business goals, paired with a proactive mindset toward solving process bottlenecks.

• Communication Skills: Business-fluent English proficiency (spoken and written) with strong interpersonal skills to manage varied stakeholder relationships effectively.

• Transferable Qualities: Self-motivated team player who actively seeks feedback, demonstrates continuous personal development, and fosters inclusive collaboration.