Operational Buyer 80-100% (m/f/d)

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Join our growing Supply Chain team in Visp as an Operational Buyer and play a key role in ensuring the reliable supply of materials that enable life-changing innovations in Life Sciences. Collaborate with global teams, drive supplier performance, and contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise makes a real impact. If you are passionate about procurement, thrive on teamwork, and want to build an agile career with Lonza, we would love to hear from you. This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs. What you’ll get: An agile career and dynamic working culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance. In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on 9cd58bc563c44174b5a4f5fedd506597 What you will do: Proactively manage the performance of raw material suppliers (Direct Category) to ensure the Material Requirement Plan can be realized. Driving SRM activities with key suppliers in collaboration with Global teams and site stakeholders. Maintain relevant Procurement Master Data in SAP for reliable MRP calculation and effective PO creation. Manage and resolve Q Claims and Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements). Handle all Level 2 vendor blocking issues. Lead supplier negotiations for low-value contracts with suppliers. Support the category manager and strategic buyers to implement their supply strategies. Cooperate closely with Supply Chain Teams (IBIO) to ensure needs are covered and business is well running. Train new joiners and mentor junior colleagues. What we are looking for: A degree or equivalent experience in SCM, Procurement, or any relevant field. Proven experience in SCM & Procurement, preferably in a regulated industry. Good knowledge of SAP MM ERP and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in English is required; German proficiency is advantageous. A great teammate, excelling in collaborating across cross-functional teams. At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Spread across 30+ sites and five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity shape what we achieve and how we achieve it. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.