Procurement Specialist: Materials & Supplier Analytics

Lonza; Vacaville (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Materials Planner 2 to bridge procurement and analytics, acting as an external-facing procurement specialist focused on supplier management and procurement execution. This fully site-based role supports timely material readiness for production and NPI in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The candidate will convert MRP requirements into POs, manage external suppliers, and build dashboards using Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience using ERP systems (Oracle or NetSuite highly preferred over SAP).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency in Power BI with a passion for analytics and creating functional dashboards.
• Prior experience as a Junior Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Specialist focusing on supplier-facing management.
• Experience using Fabriq or similar supply chain collaboration platforms is preferred.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated Biotech/FDA-regulated environment or complex manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Strong curiosity for exploring and mastering new supply chain software tools.

Responsibilities

• Convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders while managing external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, resolving supply chain issues, expediting orders, and managing delivery performance.
• Leverage data tools to analyze supply chain metrics, and design, build, and maintain performance dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory levels proactively to identify potential shortages, excess stock, and supplier risks, implementing swift corrective action.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material readiness for production and New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Focus on external-facing supplier management and procurement execution rather than purely internal scheduling.
• Master and explore new software tools to optimize supply chain workflows and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

Fabriq

Job description

Lonza is seeking a Materials Planner 2 to bridge procurement and analytics, acting as an external-facing procurement specialist focused on supplier management and procurement execution. This fully site-based role supports timely material readiness for production and NPI in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The candidate will convert MRP requirements into POs, manage external suppliers, and build dashboards using Excel and Power BI.