Lead Specialist, Supply Chain – Operational Buying (Material)

The actual location of this job is in Singapore.

The Senior Material Specialist is responsible to lead quality documentation in support of direct material related tasks workflow. These include supplier complaint management, supplier change notification management, deviation management, update of raw material specification and change control.

This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

What you will get:

● An agile career and dynamic working culture.

● An inclusive and ethical workplace.

● Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

● Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.

● Fully paid medical insurance, and option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.

What you will do:

• Own and lead complex Change Request, Deviation and applicable Task to completion.

• A competent approval of supplier change notification to ensure assessment and tasks assigned to SCM are acceptable and escalate if necessary.

• Responsible for communicating with customers for notifications and approval and owned the escalation if necessary.

• Lead and manage tracker related to NCIR (nonconformance investigation report), supplier return and credit note independently. Escalate for any issues, if necessary.

• Provide coaching and guidance to Material specialist on Supplier complaint, supplier change notification, change request, and Deviation as necessary.

• Uphold data integrity principles and monitor data processing procedures to ensure compliance with data integrity standards.

• Continuously evaluate and improve data integrity processes to enhance overall quality assurance efforts and uphold data integrity principle in accordance to Lonza policies. Proactively evaluate, identify and improve data integrity process

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor 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.

• Proficiency in planning, organizing, and controlling complex tasks.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to guide and support less experienced team members.

• Improvement-oriented and proactive approach.

• Strong relationship-building abilities with cross-functional stakeholders.

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.