Senior Strategic Buyer 80-100%

ppSwitzerland, Stein /p pThe actual location of this job is in bStein, AG, Switzerland /b. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. /p pDrive value across indirect procurement categories by sourcing new suppliers, leading tenders, and negotiating impactful contracts that support seamless site operations. /p pCollaborate with regional and global procurement teams while managing CHF 35–60M spend, building strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring business continuity by aligning procurement strategies with evolving site needs. Check out your Career at Lonza ! /p pThis role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs. /p h3What You Will Get /h3 ul liAn agile career and a dynamic work culture. /li liAn inclusive and ethical workplace. /li liCompensation programs that recognize high performance. /li liIn addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. /li liThe full list of our global benefits can be found here: /li /ul h3What You Will Do /h3 ul liPartner with regional procurement and category management teams to implement sourcing strategies, deliver continuous improvement, and generate measurable value across indirect spend. /li liLead and support sourcing initiatives—tendering, negotiation, and contracting—while driving the adoption of innovative tools such as e‑auctions and online catalogs. /li liCollaborate with site stakeholders to ensure business continuity, align procurement with current and future needs, and provide accurate spend and savings forecasts. /li liManage supplier relationships end‑to‑end, fostering strong partnerships, monitoring performance, and driving innovation while ensuring compliance and mitigating supply risks. /li liOptimize procurement efficiency by standardizing specifications, sharing best practices across sites, and identifying savings opportunities, risks, and synergies within a CHF 35–60M spend portfolio. /li /ul h3What We Are Looking For /h3 ul liProven experience in procurement with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, negotiation, and value creation beyond transactional tasks. /li liDemonstrated ability to think strategically, influencing and partnering with stakeholders across functions to drive impactful procurement outcomes. /li liIndustry experience in pharma preferred with GMP knowledge considered a strong advantage. /li liStrong communication skills with fluency in English; German is a plus. /li liFamiliarity with procurement tools and analytics (e.g., SAP Ariba, Power BI) and experience implementing category strategies is highly desirable. /li /ul h3About Lonza /h3 pAt 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. /p pInnovation 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. /p pReady to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now. /p pReference: R77516 /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr