Global Director Category Management HR Services — Lonza
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 105 days ago
Full description
The actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
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What you will get
- · An agile career and a dynamic work 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 can be found below. · Benefits in Basel
What you will do
- · Lead the global HR Services procurement category with full accountability for ~200 MCHF spend, driving value, innovation, and cost optimization
- · Develop and execute global category strategies based on market insights, demand forecasting, and business priorities
- · Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders (HR leadership, digital, legal, finance) to shape sourcing decisions and strategies
- · Drive supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management to ensure performance, innovation, and continuity
- · Lead cross-functional, international project teams to deliver transformation initiatives (automation, standardization, digitalization)
- · Establish KPI frameworks and performance dashboards to continuously improve quality, service, and total cost of ownership
- · Champion change management and procurement excellence across global processes and systems
What we are looking for
- · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., CIPS) are a plus
- · Proven experience in global category management within HR or professional services in complex, international environments
- · Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization
- · Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders globally
- · Solid understanding of supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies within HR services
- · Experience in transformation, process optimization, and change management initiatives
- · Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
About Lonza
At 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. Innovation 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 for all employees.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Basel is CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Lonza. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Lonza offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Lonza during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Basel's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Lonza?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Lonza's original listing at lonza.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
