Global Transformation Lead for Indirect Procurement - (80-100%) - (f/m/d) — Lonza
- Location
- CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 51 days ago
Role overview
The actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland.
- The actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland.
Application process
- Act as the application and process owner for consulting and S2C processes, ensuring standardized workflows across all target audiences.
- Manage KPI dashboards to monitor quality and customer satisfaction for continuous performance improvements. What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
- 10+ years of experience in international matrix environments.
- Deep background in Indirect Procurement and Global Purchasing.
- Proven track record in procurement improvement, transformation, and team leadership within a matrix setup.
- Exceptional skills in managing complex interfaces and collaborating with senior stakeholders like the CFO and BU leads.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and use business knowledge to make correct and timely decisions.
Company and context
- The Global Transformation Lead for Indirect Procurement acts as a strategic member for the Global Indirect Procurement organization, reporting directly to the Head of Global Indirect Procurement.
- In this stand-alone, individual contributor role, you are the architect behind the 5-year aspiration plan, ensuring that the setup and structure are optimized to deliver on global saving initiatives.
- You will lead the Spend Optimization Project, addressing approximately 800MCHF in spend across global categories and the top ten Lonza sites.
- The role of this person is to serve as a high-level interface between procurement, finance, and business leadership to ensure that the strategic setup matches the long-term execution plans.
- You will be the Process Champion for Source to Contract (S2C), prioritizing and following up on Continuous Improvement (CPI) activities as part of Project Sky.
- The hired candidate will be responsible for ensuring a solid plan and implementation for the Business Process Transition.
- You will establish governance for systematic ideation, identify risks early, and ensure timely escalation to senior leadership to maintain project quality and budget.
- They will also act as an analytical lead, developing KPI dashboards to monitor global process performance and driving transformational change through professional change management.
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- This is an office‑first role.
Additional details
- You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).
- In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
- Manage KPI dashboards to monitor quality and customer satisfaction for continuous performance improvements. What we are looking for:
- Business fluent in English; any other major language is a plus.
- Ready to shape the future of life sciences?
Notes and original content
- What you will get:
- What you will do:
- Manage KPI dashboards to monitor quality and customer satisfaction for continuous performance improvements.
- What we are looking for:
- About Lonza
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in CH. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to 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 Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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