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Category Manager (M/F/D)
The Piping Global Category Expert manages the procurement category management activities investment projects and coordinates with Capex Lead buyers and Piping Subject Matter Expert (SME) the planning and execution of projects
Tasks:
Execute and update of overall Category Strategies
Management of demand, supply and capacity with key suppliers and stakeholders
Supplier Relationship Management with key partners
Monitoring market for technological and regulatory trends
Scanning market and internal stakeholder for identifying, analyzing and mitigating risks
Delivering regular reports on market intelligence for lead time and prices
Development of purchasing execution strategies for projects
Procurement of Piping bulk material, fittings, flanges, supports, insulation, passivation, piping installation services and design
Strategic and operational procurement tasks, including
Definition and implementation of the procurement strategy as well as targets / department or supplier, taking into account the market situation and classification of products
Bundling of procurement measures within the plant and in conjunction with other Lonza sites
Preparation, conclusion and maintenance of framework agreements
Development of action plans, relationship management with suppliers, evaluation of new suppliers and management of strategic key account (supplier) activities
Optimization of LifeCycleCost (LCC) and reduction of material, transport, ancillary and follow-up costs
Coordination, lead or participation in projects to further the development and improve the efficiency of technical purchasing as well as to achieve common targets
Member of the Global Category Team for Construction, Fit-out and Automation
Leading and responsible for large & complex RFQ packages End to End.
Responsible for weekly update of his/her packages in Procurement Management Plan (PMP)
Supporting on medium & simple RFQ packages
Supporting team with category specific benchmarks and costs break downs
Qualification:
Preferably Engineering by training
At least 3 years pharma or biotech industry or similar environment with sterile environment (e.g. semiconductors for clean rooms).
At least 2 years’ experience doing tendering of complex and large piping and/or mechanical packages in GMP environment for the relevant industry mentioned aboveHigh expertise in regional (EU and UK) and local market (DACH region) for relevant categories
At least 2 years` experience with category management, meaning has done at least once a category strategy and implemented.
Excellent social skills and stakeholder management
Advanced level negotiations
NICE to HAVE:
Speaks German
Has experience working in Switzerland in Pharma or Capex
Has participate in at least one capex project from early engineering until MC or OQ/PQ.
Has experience with claims
Has experience in agile project management methods
Advanced level in contract management
Advanced degree in supply chain, business management, trade or economics
Procurement or supply Certifications (e.g. CIPS)
Requirements:
Start: 01.04.2026
Duration: 12 months
Capacity: 5 days per week (3days on-site per week)
Location: Visp, Switzerland
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