Lonza · 1 day ago
Senior Strategic Category Manager
Portsmouth, NH
Contract
Hybrid
Senior LevelLonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents, and they are seeking a Senior Strategic Category Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across multiple sites. This role involves ensuring business continuity through supplier partnerships and category management, driving efficiency and value for the organization.
BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Secure the supply of critical materials that enable our customers to deliver life-saving medicines to patients worldwide
Lead sourcing initiatives and implement procurement strategies that drive efficiency, resilience, and value across multiple sites
Build and nurture strong supplier partnerships, ensuring reliability, innovation, and long-term collaboration
Identify and mitigate supply risks proactively, safeguarding continuity for essential production processes
Champion best practices and standardization, creating alignment and excellence across sites and regions
Provide expert guidance in tendering, negotiation, and contracting, ensuring optimal outcomes for the business and our customers
Collaborate closely with site stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and procurement expert to achieve shared goals
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fields
Proven experience in developing and executing sourcing or category management strategies
Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience managing complex supplier portfolios and delegated spend in a dynamic environment
A proactive, results-driven mindset, with adaptability and a passion for continuous learning
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively
Demonstrated ability to elevate the team, bringing fresh ideas, challenging the status quo, and helping us evolve to the next level of excellence
Willingness to work on-site 3 days per week and travel to suppliers or stakeholders, including occasional international travel
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
401(k) matching plan and retirement options.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Paid time off and employee assistance programs.
Company
Lonza
Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
Founded in 1897
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.8M2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M
2020-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
Alfons Ehinger
Founder
Recent News
2026-01-07
2026-01-05
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