Supplier Sustainability Specialist

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

As a Supplier Sustainability Specialist, you will join a dedicated Supplier Sustainability team ready to take on challenges and contribute to our Responsible Sourcing Strategy and Global Sustainability strategy. To join us, you need the ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge and skills, integrity, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a desire to add value through Sustainability.

Reporting to the Manager, Supplier Sustainability within the Global Responsible Sourcing department, you will support the implementation of the end-to-end (E2E) Supplier Sustainability strategy to ensure transparency and alignment with Lonza's global sustainability goals, in collaboration with the Procurement team, internal, and external stakeholders.

Your Role :

1. Supplier Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to support Lonza's sustainability priorities and goals; onboarding suppliers to sustainability assessments and audits (EcoVadis, TfS, Integrity Next); coaching and capability building of suppliers; implementing vendor due diligence and risk management processes to identify, address, and resolve potential ESG risks with suppliers.
2. Data Management & Reporting: Managing data analysis, tracking targets, Power BI reporting development and maintenance, data maintenance for IT integration projects and assessment platforms, and developing SOPs aligned with policies.
3. Audit Support: Providing data for external and internal audits related to Supplier Sustainability.
4. ESG Screening & Evaluation: Supporting ESG screening of prospects and evaluations during onboarding.
5. Conflict Minerals: Managing the Conflict Minerals Supply Chain Due Diligence program.
6. Sustainability Projects: Supporting projects like supplier lifecycle management, traceability, and biodiversity.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Developing sustainability strategies and process improvements.
8. Research & Monitoring: Staying updated on sustainability trends, regulations, and solution providers.
9. Communication & Training: Developing and executing training programs and communication initiatives for procurement and suppliers.
10. Reporting: Overseeing ESG reports for stakeholders and participating in industry initiatives.

Requirements

1. University degree in engineering, supply chain management, sustainability, CSR, or related fields; Master’s degree preferred.
2. Passion for sustainability topics, operational and strategic.
3. Minimum 2 years of experience in sustainability/CSR programs within procurement or a global sustainability role.
4. Experience with SAP, EcoVadis, Integrity Next, D&B, Power BI.
5. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
6. Excellent English skills; German is a plus.
7. Proactive, results-oriented, with influencing skills to drive change.
8. Understanding of procurement disciplines and sustainability/CSR topics such as human rights and environment.
9. Ability to prioritize and coordinate globally in a dynamic environment.
10. Experience working with data to generate insights and actions.