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Join the global procurement team to drive strategic automation sourcing that directly supports the production of life-saving medicines. This site-based role in Visp, Switzerland, offers the opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing technology through close, real-time collaboration and technical precision. Start date is October / November 2026, with a 12-month contract and 41 hours per week.
Tasks
- Own and execute the Automation Procurement category strategy across manufacturing sites.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, IT/OT, Quality, and Supply Chain.
- Lead high-value commercial negotiations and framework agreements with major automation OEMs, system integrators, and technology suppliers.
- Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across the complete equipment and software lifecycle, including upgrades and spare parts.
- Lead project procurement activities for key CAPEX, facility expansion, and technology initiatives from design to commissioning.
- Contribute to global benchmarking, process standardization, and technology consolidation initiatives across site networks.
- Manage single-source dependency risks and oversee vendor performance to ensure continuous supply and modern compliance.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management within a multinational environment.
- Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Strong product, application and lifecycle understanding of industrial automation systems (including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and MES interfaces), knowing why they are needed and how they operate across the lifecycle without needing to be an end-user operator.
- Proven track record in negotiating complex equipment, software licensing and service contracts with major industrial OEMs.
- Experience supporting CAPEX and technology projects with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization.
- Familiarity with the technical, commercial or validation requirements of pharmaceutical or regulated process manufacturing (GMP exposure beneficial).
- Professional fluency in English is required; German skills are beneficial.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 20% (approx. 1 day/week) across Switzerland, Europe, and internationally, including daily trips to sites within Switzerland.
Benefits
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Compensation determined by qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
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Lonza Group AG ist ein international tätiges Unternehmen für die Pharma-, Biotech- und Life-Science-Industrie. Das Unternehmen entwickelt und produziert Wirkstoffe, biopharmazeutische Produkte sowie spezialisierte Lösungen und unterstützt Kunden von der frühen Entwicklung bis zur industriellen Herstellung. Zudem stellt Lonza chemische und biotechnologische Komponenten für Anwendungen in Gesundheit, Ernährung und weiteren Industrien her.