Order Management/Purchasing Agent Level II

Order Management/Purchasing Agent Level II

Location: Hyderabad, India.

The actual location of this job is in Hyderabad, India. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

As a vital member of our Global Procurement team, you will oversee the requisition of goods and services to ensure Lonza AG maintains a seamless and efficient supply chain. You will play a key role in ensuring our purchasing activities align with global policies while driving value through price, quality, and delivery.

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:

• Drive continuity of supply by overseeing the requisition of goods and services in alignment with current procurement policy guidelines.

• Collaborate closely with internal requisitioners, cost center owners, and the broader Procurement team to ensure operational excellence.

• Review and validate Purchase Requisitions and approval workflows for indirect products, services, and CAPEX across several global sites.

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including placing orders, obtaining confirmations, and expediting deliveries to ensure they arrive on time.

• Monitor and track supplier performance, proactively raising potential issues with strategic buyers and category managers.

• Champion digital transformation by promoting the use of e-catalogues (Ariba) and other automated buying channels.

• Provide first-level support for internal and external queries, including AP inquiries and Ariba helpdesk support.

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience in Procurement, specifically within Order Management.

• Advanced professional background with 4+ years of experience in a similar purchasing role.

• Proficiency in using Ariba or similar e-procurement platforms and e-catalogues.

• Strong communication skills with business-fluent English (written and verbal).

• A process-improvement mindset with the ability to support a culture of problem-solving and agility.

• Strong customer focus, understanding the needs of internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality results.

• Educational background (Degree required) that demonstrates the analytical capabilities needed for complex requisition validation.

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.