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Lonza · 1 day ago

Director, Global DFS Direct Procurement

Greenwood, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences manufacturing, and they are seeking a Director of Global Direct Procurement for Dosage Form Solutions (DFS) to lead their sourcing strategies worldwide. This role focuses on driving innovation, strengthening supplier partnerships, and delivering sustainable value that impacts millions of lives.

BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Lead global procurement strategies for DFS Direct Materials to deliver cost, quality, and service improvements

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive innovation and ensure continuity of supply

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives

Manage risk and supply assurance through proactive planning and mitigation strategies

Represent Procurement in key customer engagements and cross-functional initiatives

Lead and develop a global team of category managers and strategic buyers

Champion continuous improvement and digital procurement capabilities

Qualification

Global procurement experienceCategory managementSupplier managementNegotiationsE-procurement systemsAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsBackground in life sciencesProblem-solving skillsTeam managementStrategic thinking