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

lonza· CH12 Lonza AG
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📍 CH - VispFull time

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Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Join 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.

This 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.

What you’ll get:

  • An agile career and dynamic working culture.

  • An inclusive and ethical workplace.

  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

  • In 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 9cd58bc563c44174b5a4f5fedd506597

What you will do:

  • Lead and coordinate procurement activities for assigned portfolios, ensuring continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and compliance with procurement standards.

  • Guide and support the Buyer team, providing direction on priorities, processes, and best procurement practices.

  • Manage supplier relationships and drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives through regular business reviews, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement plans.

  • Oversee vendor performance, identifying opportunities to improve delivery reliability, quality, service levels, and regulatory compliance.

  • Drive digitalization and process standardization across procurement activities, ensuring effective use of SAP and other procurement tools.

  • Collaborate closely with Planning, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Finance, and other stakeholders to support operational excellence and supply chain objectives.

  • Contribute to supply chain transformation and improvement projects, including material creation, supplier onboarding, certificate management, logistics optimization, and invoicing process enhancements.

What we are looking for:

  • A degree or equivalent experience in SCM, Procurement, or any relevant field.

  • Proven experience in SCM & Procurement, preferably in a regulated industry.

  • Good knowledge of SAP MM ERP and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Proficiency in English is required; German proficiency is advantageous.

  • A great teammate, excelling in collaborating across cross-functional teams.

At 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.

Innovation 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. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

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Where is the Senior Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d) position at lonza located?
This Senior Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d) role at lonza is based in CH - Visp. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d) role at lonza full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d) role in the CH12 Lonza AG department at lonza.
Which team or department does the Senior Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d) at lonza belong to?
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When was the Senior Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d) job at lonza posted?
This Senior Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d) position at lonza was posted on Jul 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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