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Senior Strategic Buyer Indirect IT/OT(m/w/x)
Strategic sourcing of IT/OT services for global pharmaceutical manufacturing. 5-10 years indirect procurement experience, SAP/Ariba expertise required. Lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, or Supply Chain
- 5–10 years of experience in Strategic Procurement; Pharma or high-quality industry experience preferred
- Business fluent English
- Expertise in category, supplier, and contract management
- Hands-on experience with SAP, Ariba, and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to persuade and influence suppliers
- Knowledge of process improvement and customer service mindset
- Willingness to adhere to GMP standards and safety procedures
Tasks
- Partner with key stakeholders to ensure business continuity
- Verify procurement activities meet site business needs
- Drive savings initiatives by developing project pipelines
- Realize cost reductions with delegated suppliers
- Collaborate with Global IT/OT Category Manager and other Category Managers
- Deliver value and continuous improvement to assigned sites
- Provide purchasing expertise in tendering, negotiation, and contracting
- Manage delegated spend and supplier relationships
- Oversee an annual portfolio of up to 50 million
- Support roll-out of new procurement policies, procedures, and tools
- Optimize transactional costs and efficiency across the organization
- Support Category Managers in strategy development
- Report local market trends and site-specific business needs
- Execute sourcing initiatives for delegated spend
- Provide expertise in negotiation tactics and planning
- Leverage supplier capabilities to improve supply continuity
- Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Track country savings performance
- Identify supply chain risks and opportunities
- Partner with site stakeholders to understand business needs
- Utilize leading-edge sourcing tools like on-line catalogues and E-Auctions
- Conduct comprehensive supply risk assessments
- Maintain accuracy of ERP system and RM documentation databases
Work Experience
- 5 - 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Ariba
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
Corporate Discounts
- Lifestyle benefits
- Leisure benefits
Family Support
- Family benefits
Other Benefits
- Tailored local benefits
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Senior Strategic Buyer Indirect IT/OT(m/w/x)
Strategic sourcing of IT/OT services for global pharmaceutical manufacturing. 5-10 years indirect procurement experience, SAP/Ariba expertise required. Lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, or Supply Chain
- 5–10 years of experience in Strategic Procurement; Pharma or high-quality industry experience preferred
- Business fluent English
- Expertise in category, supplier, and contract management
- Hands-on experience with SAP, Ariba, and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to persuade and influence suppliers
- Knowledge of process improvement and customer service mindset
- Willingness to adhere to GMP standards and safety procedures
Tasks
- Partner with key stakeholders to ensure business continuity
- Verify procurement activities meet site business needs
- Drive savings initiatives by developing project pipelines
- Realize cost reductions with delegated suppliers
- Collaborate with Global IT/OT Category Manager and other Category Managers
- Deliver value and continuous improvement to assigned sites
- Provide purchasing expertise in tendering, negotiation, and contracting
- Manage delegated spend and supplier relationships
- Oversee an annual portfolio of up to 50 million
- Support roll-out of new procurement policies, procedures, and tools
- Optimize transactional costs and efficiency across the organization
- Support Category Managers in strategy development
- Report local market trends and site-specific business needs
- Execute sourcing initiatives for delegated spend
- Provide expertise in negotiation tactics and planning
- Leverage supplier capabilities to improve supply continuity
- Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Track country savings performance
- Identify supply chain risks and opportunities
- Partner with site stakeholders to understand business needs
- Utilize leading-edge sourcing tools like on-line catalogues and E-Auctions
- Conduct comprehensive supply risk assessments
- Maintain accuracy of ERP system and RM documentation databases
Work Experience
- 5 - 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Ariba
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
Corporate Discounts
- Lifestyle benefits
- Leisure benefits
Family Support
- Family benefits
Other Benefits
- Tailored local benefits
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About the Company
Lonza
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, committed to improving lives through innovative solutions and ethical practices.
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