Main Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to development and execute the category strategies for the procurement of engineering services, including design, construction, commissioning and qualification services.
2. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including regional project lead buyers, contract and claim management, responsible sourcing, global engineering, centers of excellence, to understand sourcing needs and contribute to projects successful execution.
3. Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess supplier capabilities, monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships.
4. Manage entire life cycle of request for information / quotation process for large packages in his category, including negotiation of framework and project specific agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions, while ensuring compliance and mitigating contract risks, in accordance to internal policies and industry standards. Ensure timely and efficient procurement processes, from requisition to contract, while maintaining quality standards.
5. Monitor market trends, pricing, and suppliers capacity dynamics to inform decision-making and minimize risk.
6. Implement savings initiatives to achieve category-specific performance metrics. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function, including process optimization and stakeholder engagement.
7. Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key metrics, supplier performance, and strategic insights.
8. Onboard suppliers (existing and new) to the Responsible Sourcing initiatives (Sustainability and Decarbonization) and following up via corrective actions plans to ensure suppliers' compliance with Lonza's supplier code of conduct and other commitments (e.g., climate, child labor, biodiversity etc.).
Qualifications and Experience:
9. Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
10. Experience in CAPEX projects in life science industry (small molecules/ biologics bulk productions, FnF, labs and infrastructures)
11. 10+ years procurement of engineering services, on project basis
12. Contract drafting and negotiation, preferred knowledge of most common industry contract forms (IchemE, FIDIC, NEC4 ECC, JCT, etc.)
13. Strategic suppliers relationship management
14. Excellent English language skills.
15. At least Degree Bachelor's degree Field of Study Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
16. Fluent English speaking
17. CIPS or equivalent certified.
18. Agility in managing several priorities and to reprioritize
19. Business Acumen thorough evaluation of business case and total cost of ownership
20. Constructive and hands-on both with internal stakeholders and external partners
21. Listening to customer needs and translating it in cost effective execution
22. Perseverance and overcoming challenges, keep end goal in focus
23. Influencing and driving solutions with stakeholders and partners