ppThe actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland. /ppThe Global Transformation Lead for Indirect Procurement acts as a strategic member of the Global Indirect Procurement organization, reporting directly to the Head of Global Indirect Procurement. In this stand‑alone, individual contributor role, you are the architect behind the 5‑year aspiration plan, ensuring that the setup and structure are optimized to deliver on global saving initiatives. You will lead the Spend Optimization Project, addressing approximately 800MCHF in spend across global categories and the top ten Lonza sites. The role is to serve as a high‑level interface between procurement, finance, and business leadership to ensure that the strategic setup matches the long‑term execution plans. You will be the Process Champion for Source to Contract (S2C), prioritizing and following up on Continuous Improvement (CPI) activities as part of Project Sky. The hired candidate will be responsible for ensuring a solid plan and implementation for the Business Process Transition. You will establish governance for systematic ideation, identify risks early, and ensure timely escalation to senior leadership to maintain project quality and budget. You will also act as an analytical lead, developing KPI dashboards to monitor global process performance and driving transformational change through professional change management. /ph3Benefits /h3ulliAn agile career and a dynamic work culture. /liliAn inclusive and ethical workplace. /liliCompensation programmes that recognise high performance. /liliIn addition to a competitive salary, numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. /li /ulpThis is an 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 (one day per week). /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliEstablish the governance model and setup to successfully lead the 800MCHF Spend Optimization project and manage global targets. /liliAnalyse and interpret requirements to design improved business processes that support future demand plans. /liliBuild and maintain strong relationships with the CFO, BU Heads, and Site Heads to drive proactive communications and decision‑making. /liliReview progress against targets, identify obstacles, and implement mitigation solutions or timely escalations. /liliAct as the application and process owner for consulting and S2C processes, ensuring standardized workflows across all target audiences. /liliManage KPI dashboards to monitor quality and customer satisfaction for continuous performance improvements. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain. /lili10+ years of experience in international matrix environments. /liliDeep background in Indirect Procurement and Global Purchasing. /liliProven track record in procurement improvement, transformation, and team leadership within a matrix setup. /liliExceptional skills in managing complex interfaces and collaborating with senior stakeholders such as the CFO and BU leads. /liliAbility to manage ambiguity and use business knowledge to make correct and timely decisions. /liliBusiness fluent in English; any other major language is a plus. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
