Global Director Category Management HR Services

Lonza; Basel; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Tailored local benefits

Zusammenfassung

Lonza in Basel, Switzerland seeks a Global Director Category Management HR Services to lead the procurement category with accountability for ~200 MCHF spend. The role collaborates with HR leadership, digital, legal, and finance to shape sourcing and drive value.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and families. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and change management are essential to deliver transformation across global HR services.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering.
• Proven global HR or professional services category management experience.
• Fluent in English; additional languages advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead the global HR Services procurement category with full accountability for ~200 MCHF spend.
• Develop and execute global category strategies based on market insights and priorities.
• Build partnerships with senior stakeholders to shape sourcing decisions.
• Drive supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Lead cross-functional, international project teams for transformation initiatives.
• Establish KPI frameworks and performance dashboards for quality and cost.
• Champion change management and procurement excellence across processes and systems.

Kenntnisse

Global category management

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Change management

English fluency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

CIPS certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Global Director Category Management HR Services

The actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

• Lead the global HR Services procurement category with full accountability for ~200 MCHF spend, driving value, innovation, and cost optimization
• Develop and execute global category strategies based on market insights, demand forecasting, and business priorities
• Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders (HR leadership, digital, legal, finance) to shape sourcing decisions and strategies
• Drive supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management to ensure performance, innovation, and continuity
• Lead cross-functional, international project teams to deliver transformation initiatives (automation, standardization, digitalization)
• Establish KPI frameworks and performance dashboards to continuously improve quality, service, and total cost of ownership
• Champion change management and procurement excellence across global processes and systems

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., CIPS) are a plus
• Proven experience in global category management within HR or professional services in complex, international environments
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders globally
• Solid understanding of supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies within HR services
• Experience in transformation, process optimization, and change management initiatives
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

About Lonza

At 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.

Innovation 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.