Operational Buyer II (Biotech)
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of!
The Operational Buyer II will perform all duties to ensure the Materials Requirements Plans are completed to ensure the timely availability of materials to support the product Supply Plan. Responsible to liaise with all key functions to ensure timely updates to material plans considering changes to plans or material availability issues. Execution of key tasks to support inventory plans and optimization initiatives.
This person will proactively manage the performance of raw material suppliers, to ensure the Material Requirements Plan can be realized. Ensure relevant Procurement Master Data is available and maintained in SAP so the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) can be calculated reliably, and the PO creation process can be as effective as possible. Support the category manager and strategic buyers to implement their supply strategies. Cooperate closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries.
What you will do:
Perform all routine tasks to convert planned orders into material plans including the creation and management of material planned requirements
Liaise with Supply Planner and Schedulers to ensure all Material Pans are up to date and responsive to changes in material requirements.
Create and maintain detailsed material planning parameters in Planning systems.
Conversion of the material requirements plan (purchase requisitions) into Purchase Orders.
Expediting material availability through liaison with procurement and teams involved with inbound material processing.
Create and manage material related KPI's and measure to ensure accurate understanding of material availability
Complete key material availability, mobilize or write actions to support optimal management of inventory while reducing scrap/waste
Liaise with key collaborators (Supply Planner, Scheduler and PM) to develop safety stock and inventory plans to meet productuction plans
Track, report and facilitate on-time mamaterial availability including testing and release for production.
Monitor and track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers
Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category Managers and Site Strategic Buyers
Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material and vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to date.
Manage all Level 2 vendor issues
Manage vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues
Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMS, Cost Recovery, Replacements)
Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors
Manage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc.)
Support internal cross-functional collaborators to onboard and approve new raw materials and suppliers
Perform other duties as assigned.
What you will bring:
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
Experience with Raw Material purchasing. SAP Material Management experience a plus.
Customer focused approach with ability to manage several priorities simultaneously
Positive work attitude with a willingness to learn new skills
Experience and knowledge of both Operational Procurement and Purchasing of Direct (Raw Materials) (e.g. Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order process)
Ability to persuade and influence suppliers to achieve best outcome for Lonza
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
APICS or equivalent MRP Planner certificate is a plus.
Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
