Lead Specialist, Supply Chain – Operational Buying (Material)

About the role

Lonza is hiring a Lead Specialist, Supply Chain – Operational Buying (Material) based at its Tuas site in Singapore. The role leads quality documentation supporting direct material workflows such as supplier complaints, supplier change notifications, deviations and raw material specifications. It is an office-first position with 20% remote work (one day per week).

Key responsibilities

• Own and lead complex Change Requests, deviations and related tasks to completion.
• Approve supplier change notifications and communicate with customers for notifications and approvals, escalating where necessary.
• 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 strong communication skills, able to guide less experienced team members.
• Proactive, improvement-oriented and able to build relationships 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 that recognise high performance.