Buyer

Lonza US•Vacaville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer supports direct material activities for technology transfers and new product introductions. The role partners with Supply Chain, Procurement, Program Management, Quality, and external stakeholders to establish materials, systems, and procurement processes on schedule and support production timelines. It also contributes to continuous improvement and may act as a delegate for Supply Chain Technology Transfer Leads. The position is based in an office environment in Vacaville, California, with regular office hours and less than 10% travel. The role requires compliance with applicable EHS, quality, and cGMP requirements, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Intermediate experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or a related field.
Experience with direct material procurement and purchasing processes, including purchase requisition-to-purchase order workflows.
Experience sourcing materials, managing suppliers, and conducting competitive bid processes.
Working knowledge of procurement best practices and supplier negotiations.
Hands-on experience using SAP ERP in a purchasing or procurement environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Customer-focused mindset and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Agility and adaptability in a changing environment.
Strong business acumen and decision-making skills.
Collaboration and teamwork across functions.
Customer focus and stakeholder management.
Results-oriented mindset with attention to quality and compliance.
Leadership through accountability, reliability, and positive team contributions.
Ability to comply with applicable EHS, quality, and cGMP requirements.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM certification or equivalent MRP planning certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct procurement support and input to Supply Chain technology transfer schedules.
Participate in Supply Chain workstream meetings and drive completion of deliverables for technology transfers.
Coordinate with Program Managers, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to identify, track, and mitigate project risks.
Partner with Global Procurement, clients, and network partners to source new raw materials and suppliers.
Obtain pricing, establish procurement data, and ensure purchase orders are issued on time.
Serve as Change Owner for new material introductions and support material-related change requests.
Track raw material status, risks, and mitigation plans, and update project stakeholders.
Collaborate with Program Managers and clients to establish safety stock strategies and evaluate material-related costs.
Manage MRP activities for customer materials, coordinate shipments, and create purchase orders as needed.
Facilitate lessons learned meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for technology transfer processes.
Lead or support Supply Chain process improvement projects related to NPI and technology transfer activities.
Act as a delegate for Supply Chain Technology Transfer Leads when required, including facilitating meetings and tracking project progress.