Global Equipment Supply Head

Responsibilities

• The Global Equipment Supply Lead will directly manage and supervise the entire equipment supply lifecycle .
• Ensure or perform quality control, final acceptance, and successful commissioning of delivered equipment
• Role will p artner closely with key internal stakeholders (e.g., MTC, KOMEC, NEO, R&D, Procurement) to define and clarify technical, procurement, and business requirements for the equipment in scope.
• Develop procurement value, margin improvement strategies, and implementation plans to e nsure business continuity for the assigned equipment portfolio and Assess the supply base to identify and mitigate risks related to supply disruption or competitiveness gaps.
• Lead key supplier relationship management and development activities for assigned categories.
• Ensure full compliance with CHI standards, regulatory requirements, and local laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Relevan t work experience in a parts or equipment manufacturer environment.
• GMP experience in the pharma or working experience from the food, medical devices industry.
• Solid electrical foundation; able to interpret drawings, BOMs, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong a bility to plan, track, and drive cross-functional engineering projects end-to-end.
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes, FAT, and compliance documentation; ab ility to handle technical/quality issues on-site .
• Experience with supplier qualification, RFQs, cost evaluation, negotiation, and performance oversight.
• About Lonza
• Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Additional Information

Global Equipment Supply Head The actual location of this job is in Suzhou , C hina . The primary goal of this role is to shift the manufacturing of parts and equipment to external suppliers in China (and eventually APAC) to simultaneously reduce the high workload on our internal equipment makers and drive down equipment costs. This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. What you will get: An agile career and dynamic working culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance. A variety of benefits dependent on role and location. The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits .

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