Associate Department Manager, Operations Buyer

Singapore, Tuas SingaporeToday, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented 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.

Did you know that we are the 1st biologics contract manufacturer in Singapore? We offer you exposure to upcoming biotech and established pharmaceutical companies and to the manufacturing technology needed to produce mammalian treatments and cell therapies of tomorrow. Our global manufacturing network is recognized for its reliable, high-quality services, regulatory track record, global footprint, innovative technology platforms and extensive experience - we, in Singapore are proud to be part of this global network.

Key responsibilities:

- Manages a team of Operational buyers and Purchasing Specialists whose core’s responsibility is to drive performance and manage changes in raw material suppliers to ensure that the Material Requirement Plan can be realized.
- Ensure Procurement Master Data is available and maintained with accuracy in SAP so the Material Requirements Plan can be calculated reliably and the Purchase Order 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.
- Responsible for annual suppliers performance review and improvement plan for data integrity, delivery accuracy and supply assurance. Manage the monthly operational meeting with key suppliers
- Operation
- Manage vendor relationship and drive vendor performance, improvements on time in full (OTIF) delivery, quality conformance, other compliance issues and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers.
- Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including but not limited to: o Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don’t meet our MRP and production needs o MRP driven delivery date “Push Out” or “Pull In” o Late or missing PO confirmations o Pricing Discrepancies o Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries Responsible for Supplier NCIR (Non-Conformance Investigation Report) and Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements).
- Collaborate with broader procurement and ERP and master data team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements
- Manage SCN (Supplier Change Notification) and Supply Chain Trackwise Change request for timely implementation ensuring success of material requirement plan. Procurement
- Drive local implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Global Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers
- Manage site suppliers and material qualification and lead internal cross functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and suppliers
- Manage RFx market interventions
- Support Strategic buyers in negotiating low value contracts with suppliers
- Perform other duties as assigned Managerial
- Coach and manage a team of operational buyers and purchasing specialist.
- Develop training plan for team members enhancing skill and capabilities.
- Drive continuous improvement for process within SCM and cross functionals

Key Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree
- Extensive experience in managing raw materials purchasing, Supplier performance and materials qualification.
- Strong cGMP Experience Or equivalent
- APICS CPIM Certification Or equivalent

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.

**Reference: R53454**: