Buyer

Lonza Group

Geleen, Netherlands
Not specified (potentially hybrid based on context).
Hands-on supplier management experience
Price negotiation and execution skills
Otif performance monitoring capability
Lonza Group is seeking a Buyer for their Geleen, Netherlands location, responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely procurement of materials and services essential to operations. The role emphasizes hands-on supplier management, negotiation, and collaboration across teams in a regulated pharmaceutical environment

Job Summary

  • This role ensures operational continuity by managing materials and services at the right time, price, and quality within a regulated pharma environment.
  • You will own your supplier portfolio, driving cost savings, reliability, and influencing supplier strategy through direct negotiations.
  • The position offers close collaboration with Operations, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to manage vendor relationships and performance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Lonza Group is seeking a Buyer for their Geleen, Netherlands location, responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely procurement of materials and services essential to operations. The role emphasizes hands-on supplier management, negotiation, and collaboration across teams in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on supplier management experience
  • Price negotiation and execution skills
  • OTIF performance monitoring capability

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication with stakeholders
  • Analytical mindset for tracking issues
  • Collaboration across cross-functional teams

Key Requirements

  • MBO or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business
  • Experience with SAP and/or Ariba systems
  • NEVI certification is ideal

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter