About this role
Supply Chain Specialist
Geleen, Netherlands
As a Supply Chain Specialist, you operate at the intersection of projects, suppliers and supply chain execution. In this role, you ensure that critical materials and services are available at the right time, cost and quality—supporting both customer projects and day-to-day operations in a highly regulated biotech environment.
What you will get
- A highly visible role with direct impact on operational continuity and project delivery
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Quality, QC, Manufacturing and external suppliers
- Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and supply chain optimization initiatives
- A dynamic and fast-paced GMP environment with diverse responsibilities and stakeholders
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance
- A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
What you will do
- Manage Vendor Complaints and Vendor Returns processes, including RMA coordination, replacement logistics and cost-recovery actions
- Translate project requirements into actionable supply chain deliverables across materials, packaging and logistics
- Manage project-specific inventory aligned with timelines, forecasts and operational demand
- Collaborate with Quality Control and Supplier Quality to ensure timely material testing, release and compliance
- Support supplier-related changes and procurement initiatives to ensure smooth implementation into site processes
- Drive improvements in traceability, material scrapping processes and SMOG risk management
- Ensure accurate procurement administration in Ariba, including invoice follow-up and master data maintenance
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Life Sciences or a related field
- Experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning or Logistics in a regulated environment such as pharma, biotech, chemical or food
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across suppliers and internal departments
- Experience with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP and/or Ariba
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced operational environment
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and process improvement focus
- Fluent communication skills in English
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
About Lonza
Swiss contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing biologics, cell, and gene therapy production services.
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