Strategic Global Direct Materials Procurement Lead

Lonza; Slough; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working culture

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs recognizing high

Global benefits program

Job summary

Lonza in Slough, United Kingdom, seeks an Associate Director, Global Procurement Direct to lead strategic sourcing and category management for Bioprocessing raw materials, driving cost, quality, and supply continuity across a global supply base.

You will manage supplier relationships, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to support business growth and operational excellence in global markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement disciplines and supplier management.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Analytical and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, tendering, and negotiations for raw materials.
• Develop supply strategies to ensure quality, continuity and cost efficiency.
• Identify risks and lead cross-functional mitigation plans.
• Partner with sites and stakeholders to drive improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Contract negotiations

Procurement excellence

Data analysis

Leadership

Job description

Lonza in Slough, United Kingdom, seeks an Associate Director, Global Procurement Direct to lead strategic sourcing and category management for Bioprocessing raw materials, driving cost, quality, and supply continuity across a global supply base.

You will manage supplier relationships, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to support business growth and operational excellence in global markets.