Global P2P & Procurement Content Excellence Lead

Lonza Group Ltd.; Colmar; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based pay

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Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Colmar, France, is seeking a Senior P2P & Procurement Content Excellence Specialist (m/f/d) to lead global Procure-to-Pay excellence.

You will govern master data, contracts and buying channels to ensure compliant, efficient purchasing across multiple sites worldwide in a fully on-site role. You will configure and manage procurement content in SAP ERP and SAP Ariba, own P2P processes and KPIs, support supplier onboarding, and collaborate with Category Managers, Finance, IT and

Qualifications

• Experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), procurement operations, master data management, shared services or a similar environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (MM), SAP Ariba or comparable procurement platforms and digital purchasing tools.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, buying channels, contract operationalization and content management.
• Confidence working with data, KPIs and reporting tools, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions.
• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A continuous improvement mindset, curiosity for new technologies and a genuine passion for creating efficient and user-friendly procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive global procurement excellence by maintaining and optimizing master data, contracts and buying channels across multiple sites.
• Configure and manage procurement content in SAP ERP and SAP Ariba to enable efficient purchasing via catalogs and digital channels.
• Own and continuously improve P2P processes and KPIs, identifying root causes and driving automation across sites.
• Ensure accurate supplier and procurement master data, including supplier onboarding, validation, and maintenance of key terms.
• Partner with Category Managers, Strategic Buyers, Finance, IT and Supply Chain teams to translate sourcing strategies into operational solutions.
• Lead supplier onboarding and enablement activities, supporting digital procurement capabilities such as catalog integration and electronic invoicing.
• Support procurement compliance, sustainability objectives and continuous improvement programs across a global procurement organization.
• Share your expertise by supporting and training users on procurement processes, systems and best practices.

Skills

P2P operations

Master data management

Data analysis with Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

SAP ERP (MM)

SAP Ariba

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Colmar, France, is seeking a Senior P2P & Procurement Content Excellence Specialist (m/f/d) to lead global Procure-to-Pay excellence.

You will govern master data, contracts and buying channels to ensure compliant, efficient purchasing across multiple sites worldwide in a fully on-site role. You will configure and manage procurement content in SAP ERP and SAP Ariba, own P2P processes and KPIs, support supplier onboarding, and collaborate with Category Managers, Finance, IT and