Lead Specialist, Supply Chain - Operational Buying (Material)

About the role

Lonza is hiring a Lead Specialist, Supply Chain - Operational Buying (Material) in Singapore (Tuas). The role leads quality documentation supporting direct material-related workflows such as supplier complaints, supplier change notifications, deviations, raw material specifications and change control. It is an office-first position with the option to work remotely 20% of the time (one day per week).

Key responsibilities

• Own and lead complex Change Requests, deviations and related tasks to completion.
• Approve supplier change notifications, ensuring assessment and assigned tasks are acceptable, and escalate if necessary.
• Communicate with customers on notifications and approvals, and own escalations.
• Lead and manage the NCIR (nonconformance investigation report), supplier returns and credit notes independently, escalating issues as needed.
• Coach and guide Material specialists on supplier complaints, change requests and deviations.
• Uphold data integrity principles, monitor data processing procedures and continuously improve data integrity processes in line with Lonza policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with experience in materials planning/procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, including Track Wise/SAP.
• Advanced quality decision-making skills and proficiency in planning, organizing and controlling complex tasks.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to guide less experienced team members.
• Proactive, improvement-oriented approach and strong relationship-building with cross-functional stakeholders.

What we offer

• Daily company bus from the MRT station near home to and from the Tuas site.
• Fully paid medical insurance, with the option to enrol family members at partially subsidised premiums.
• An agile career path, inclusive and ethical workplace, and compensation programmes for high performance.