Procurement Excellence Manager, Process Expert

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Manchester is seeking a Procurement Excellence Manager - Process Expert. This role involves managing procurement master data, harmonizing P2P processes, and promoting automation in purchasing activities. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in SAP ERP and Ariba, along with strong operational procurement knowledge. The position offers a hybrid work policy and various benefits tailored to the Manchester location.

Benefits

Agile career and dynamic working culture

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Access to global benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience harmonizing and documenting procurement processes.
• Strong knowledge of Operational Procurement and Accounts Payable functions.
• Deep technical expertise in S2P processes using SAP ERP and Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Lead harmonization of P2P procedures across sites in alignment with GPO S2P.
• Document and maintain Level 5 P2P processes following GPO guidance.
• Train users to perform processes effectively in our systems.

Skills

Harmonizing procurement processes

Operational Procurement knowledge

S2P processes expertise

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP ERP

Ariba

Job description

Overview

Job DescriptionProcurement Excellence Manager - Process Expert

Location - Manchester
Hybrid Working Policy

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

We are looking for a Procurement Excellence Manager - Process Expert to ensure procurement master data is consistently captured and updated in our ERP system. This helps prevent savings leakage, reduce invoice queries, support material planning, and enable timely supplier payments.

You will also lead the development of consistent P2P processes (Level 5 work instructions) across all sites, supporting broader project initiatives. Additionally, you\'ll drive the implementation of standardized buying channels and work to increase automation rates in P2P activities.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Hybrid working policy - 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH
• A variety of benefits tailored to Manchester
• Access to our global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Lead harmonization of P2P procedures across sites in alignment with GPO S2P
• Document and maintain Level 5 P2P processes following GPO guidance
• Train users to perform processes effectively in our systems
• Implement Procurement Data Strategy for master data management (e.g., material, vendor, source list)
• Support and help manage global P2P enablement teams (Costa Rica, Manchester, APAC)
• Drive continuous improvement in S2P processes while maintaining global consistency
• Ensure consistent use of buying channels and promote automation

What we are looking for

• Proven experience harmonizing and documenting procurement processes
• Strong knowledge of Operational Procurement and Accounts Payable functions
• Deep technical expertise in S2P processes using SAP ERP and Ariba
• Experience managing process compliance and driving continuous improvement

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status as a qualified individual with protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.