Associate Director, Global Procurement - Bioprocess Materials

Lonza, Inc.; Slough; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance recognition

Global benefits program

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an Associate Director, Global Procurement Direct to lead strategic sourcing and category management for Bioprocessing raw materials. You will leverage market knowledge, supplier partnerships, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver cost, quality, and supply chain improvements that support business growth.

You will build and manage global supplier relationships, drive negotiations, and lead procurement initiatives across sites to ensure continuous improvement, compliance,

Responsibilities

• Strategic Category Management: lead sourcing and supplier management for raw materials.
• Manage tendering, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships.
• Assess market intelligence to build resilient, innovative supply.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks to ensure continuity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support growth and quality.

Job description

Lonza is seeking an Associate Director, Global Procurement Direct to lead strategic sourcing and category management for Bioprocessing raw materials. You will leverage market knowledge, supplier partnerships, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver cost, quality, and supply chain improvements that support business growth.

You will build and manage global supplier relationships, drive negotiations, and lead procurement initiatives across sites to ensure continuous improvement, compliance,