Lonza

biotech

SupplyChainSpecialist

Geleen, Netherlands FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Supply Chain Specialist at Lonza. Skills: Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, stakeholder management. Manage Vendor Complaints and Vendor Returns processes. Translate project requirements into supply chain deliverables”

Industry & Context.

biotech
Problems you'll solve

analytical mindset; process improvement focus

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Life Sciences or a related field, Experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning or Logistics in a regulated environment such as pharma, biotech, chemical or food, stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across suppliers and internal departments, Experience with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP and/or Ariba, Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced operational environment, analytical mindset with attention to detail and process improvement focus, Fluent communication skills in English

What You'll Do.

Manage Vendor Complaints and Vendor Returns processes

Translate project requirements into supply chain deliverables

Manage project-specific inventory aligned with timelines

Collaborate with Quality Control and Supplier Quality

Support supplier-related changes and procurement initiatives

Drive improvements in traceability

Ensure accurate procurement administration in Ariba

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Quality, QC, Manufacturing and external suppliers; coordinate across suppliers and internal departments

Communication Scope

Fluent communication skills in English

Process & Methodology

Translate project requirements into actionable supply chain deliverables, Manage project-specific inventory aligned with timelines

Full Job Description

## Supply Chain Specialist Geleen, Netherlands As a Supply Chain Specialist, you operate at the intersection of projects, suppliers and supply chain execution. In this role, you ensure that critical materials and services are available at the right time, cost and quality—supporting both customer projects and day-to-day operations in a highly regulated biotech environment. ## What you will get * A highly visible role with direct impact on operational continuity and project delivery * Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Quality, QC, Manufacturing and external suppliers * Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and supply chain optimization initiatives * A dynamic and fast-paced GMP environment with diverse responsibilities and stakeholders * Compensation programs that recognize high performance * A variety of benefits dependent on role and location ## What you will do * Manage Vendor Complaints and Vendor Returns processes, including RMA coordination, replacement logistics and cost-recovery actions * Translate project requirements into actionable supply chain deliverables across materials, packaging and logistics * Manage project-specific inventory aligned with timelines, forecasts and operational demand * Collaborate with Quality Control and Supplier Quality to ensure timely material testing, release and compliance * Support supplier-related changes and procurement initiatives to ensure smooth implementation into site processes * Drive improvements in traceability, material scrapping processes and SMOG risk management * Ensure accurate procurement administration in Ariba, including invoice follow-up and master data maintenance ## What we are looking for * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Life Sciences or a related field * Experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning or Logistics in a regulated environment such as pharma, biotech, chemical or food * Strong stakeholder management skills with the abi

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