Director, Global DFS Direct Procurement

Responsibilities

• Lead the global DFS Direct Materials portfolio, driving sourcing strategies that enable business growth, quality improvements, and cost advantages.
• Partner with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement with business priorities and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and execute category strategies based on deep understanding of supply markets, cost drivers, and demand trends.
• Drive sourcing, tendering, negotiations, and contract lifecycle management to deliver measurable procurement value and margin improvement.
• Ensure supply continuity by identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and coordinating responses to critical supply challenges.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including governance models, performance reviews, and innovation partnerships.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing global procurement team, fostering collaboration, capability building, and talent development.

Requirements

• Significant experience (10+ years) in procurement within Pharma, Health & Nutrition.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with experience managing teams in a global, matrixed environment.
• Proven expertise in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Experience in supplier relationship management, including performance governance and development.
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities across complex, global spend categories.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset.
• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Director, Global Direct Procurement - Dosage Form Solutions (DFS) Location The actual location of this job is in Greenwood, South Carolina, USA (Hybrid) Lead a globally strategic procurement function from Greenwood, SC, driving sourcing excellence and enabling new business opportunities across Lonza's Dosage Form Solutions network. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence global supply strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver competitive advantage. 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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