Category Manager

ph3Category Manager (CAPEX) – CSA (Civil, Structural Buildings Interior works) /h3 pAre you a strategic procurement specialist with a solid foundation in construction engineering ready to shape world-class pharmaceutical facilities? Join us in Visp to lead high-impact CSA sourcing packages that directly support the future of life sciences manufacturing. /p h3Office-first roles /h3 pThis is an office-first role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week). /p h3What you will get: /h3 ul liAn agile career and dynamic working culture. /li liAn inclusive and ethical workplace. /li liCompetitive hourly rate /li /ul h3What you will do: /h3 ul liDrive the definition and deployment of the end-to-end category strategy for CSA packages across major CAPEX projects. /li liPartner closely with Engineering, Construction, and Project teams to ensure early procurement involvement and seamless alignment. /li liLead sourcing, tendering, commercial negotiations, and contract management for civil, structural, and building interior works. /li liManage strategic supplier relationships and monitor contractor performance to ensure safety, cost-competitiveness, and schedule adherence. /li liDeliver cost optimization and benchmarking while driving value engineering initiatives across greenfield and brownfield projects. /li liMitigate construction risks across cost, schedule, supply chain, and Health, Safety Environment (EHS) factors. /li liEnsure strict compliance with global GMP, local EHS, and industry construction standards throughout the project lifecycle. /li /ul h3What we are looking for: /h3 ul li7 years + of experience in Procurement, Category Management, or Construction sourcing, with a proven track record in CSA packages. /li liRobust experience working within pharmaceutical or life sciences CAPEX environments, managing greenfield or brownfield projects. /li liStrong technical understanding of construction execution, engineering principles, and the overall project lifecycle. /li liExceptional negotiation, contract management, and influencing skills within a complex matrix organization. /li liUniversity degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a Business degree with a heavy technical background. /li liMandatory full professionalb fluency in both German and English /b (written and spoken) to interface effectively with local and global stakeholders. /li liA strategic and analytical mindset combined with a high level of ownership, risk-management capabilities, and delivery focus. /li /ul h3About Lonza /h3 pAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. /p pInnovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr