About the role

  • Director of Global Direct Procurement at Lonza leading sourcing strategies for Dosage Form Solutions. Engaging in supplier relationships, risk management, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global procurement strategies for DFS Direct Materials to deliver cost, quality, and service improvements.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive innovation and ensure continuity of supply.
  • Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Manage risk and supply assurance through proactive planning and mitigation strategies.
  • Represent Procurement in key customer engagements and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Lead and develop a global team of category managers and strategic buyers.
  • Champion continuous improvement and digital procurement capabilities.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in business Admin, Procurement, Health & Nutrition or Pharma required.
  • 10+ years of Pharma and Health & Nutrition global procurement experience in a matrixed environment required.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills with experience managing teams.
  • Expertise in category management, supplier management, negotiations, and contracting.
  • Experience with e-procurement systems and global supplier programs.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Background in life sciences, CDMO, or related industries preferred.

Benefits

  • 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.

Job title

Director, Global DFS Direct Procurement

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

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