Senior Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d)

ppRelocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. /p pJoin our growing Supply Chain team in Visp as an Senior Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d). Are you passionate about procurement, supplier management, and driving operational excellence? In this key role, you will lead procurement activities for assigned portfolios, build strong supplier partnerships, and contribute to the transformation of our supply chain processes. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will help ensure supply continuity, optimize vendor performance, and drive digitalization initiatives that support our continued growth in Visp. Join us and make a tangible impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment. /p pThis role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with business needs. /p h3What you’ll get: /h3 ul liAn agile career and dynamic working culture. /li liAn inclusive and ethical workplace. /li liCompensation programs that recognize high performance. /li liIn addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on 9cd58bc563c44174b5a4f5fedd /li /ul h3What you will do: /h3 ul liLead and coordinate procurement activities for assigned portfolios, ensuring continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and compliance with procurement standards. /li liGuide and support the Buyer team, providing direction on priorities, processes, and best procurement practices. /li liManage supplier relationships and drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives through regular business reviews, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement plans. /li liOversee vendor performance, identifying opportunities to improve delivery reliability, quality, service levels, and regulatory compliance. /li liDrive digitalization and process standardization across procurement activities, ensuring effective use of SAP and other procurement tools. /li liCollaborate closely with Planning, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Finance, and other stakeholders to support operational excellence and supply chain objectives. /li liContribute to supply chain transformation and improvement projects, including material creation, supplier onboarding, certificate management, logistics optimization, and invoicing process enhancements. /li /ul h3What we are looking for: /h3 ul liA degree or equivalent experience in SCM, Procurement, or any relevant field. /li liProven experience in SCM Procurement, preferably in a regulated industry. /li liGood knowledge of SAP MM ERP and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint). /li liExcellent communication and presentation skills. /li liProficiency in English is required; German proficiency is advantageous. /li liA great teammate, excelling in collaborating across cross-functional teams. /li /ul pAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Spread across 30+ sites and 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 shape what we achieve and how we achieve it. 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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr