Lonza
StrategicBuyerDirect
“Strategic Buyer - Direct at Lonza. Skills: Procurement, Sourcing, Vendor management, Cost analysis. Manage end-to-end procurement activities for direct materials. Review supplier quotations”
What You'll Achieve.
Balancing cost competitiveness and supply stability; Contributing significantly to Lonza’s business growth
Industry & Context.
Proactive and self-motivated approach to problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, Business-level English proficiency (capable of participating in meetings, reporting, and daily communication), Experience using ERP / procurement systems, data analysis skills using Excel (e.g., functions, pivot tables), Ability to communicate logically with both internal and external stakeholders, Proactive and self-motivated approach to problem-solving
Nice to Have
Experience handling food, chemical, or raw materials is preferred (including experience at trading companies), SAP experience is a plus
What You'll Do.
Manage end-to-end procurement activities for direct materials
Review supplier quotations
Conduct price negotiations
Perform cost analysis
Plan/execute cost reduction initiatives
Participate in global projects
Handle procurement-related operations
Manage contract management
Manage environmental initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with both domestic and international stakeholders; Participate in global projects led by the Japan procurement team; Communicate logically with both internal and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Business-level English proficiency; Communicate logically with both internal and external stakeholders
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