Director, Global DFS Direct Procurement

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.

What you will do:

• 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.

What we are looking for:

• 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.

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.

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