Purchasing Associate

Title: Purchasing Associate

Location: Hyderabad, India 

Summary

In this role, you will support Lonza’s global operations by managing the efficient purchase of goods and services. You will help ensure continuity of supply while working closely with internal teams and suppliers. 

What you will get 

• An agile career in a globally connected procurement organization 
• Exposure to international stakeholders and multiple Lonza sites 
• An inclusive, ethical, and collaborative workplace 
• Opportunities to build procurement and supplier management expertise 
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned to role and location 
• A culture that values accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement 
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits portfolio: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits 

What you will do 

• Review and validate purchase requisitions in line with procurement policies 
• Create purchase orders and manage confirmations to support timely delivery 
• Support sourcing decisions by assigning preferred suppliers where possible 
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders 
• Promote approved buying channels and e-catalog tools to increase automation 
• Respond to procurement, accounts payable, and first-level system inquiries 
• Support multiple sites by ensuring consistent and compliant buying processes 

What we are looking for 

• Experience supporting purchasing or procurement activities 
• Confidence working with suppliers and internal stakeholders 
• Ability to manage multiple requests while meeting deadlines 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to policy compliance 
• Comfort using purchasing systems or ability to learn new tools quickly 
• Clear communication skills and a service-oriented mindset 
• Willingness to collaborate across teams and global locations 

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.