Global Equipment Supply Head
The actual location of this job is inSuzhou,China
The primary goalof this roleis to shift the manufacturing of parts and equipment to external suppliers in China (and eventually APAC) to simultaneously reduce the high workload on our internal equipment makers and drive down equipment costs.
This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
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:
The Global Equipment Supply Lead will directly manage and supervise the entire equipment supply lifecycle
Ensure or performquality control, final acceptance, and successful commissioning of delivered equipment
Role will partner closely with key internal stakeholders (e.g., MTC, KOMEC, NEO, R&D, Procurement) to define and clarify technical, procurement, and business requirements for the equipment in scope.
Develop procurement value, margin improvement strategies, and implementation planstoensurebusiness continuity for the assigned equipment portfolioandAssess the supply base to identify and mitigate risks related to supply disruption or competitiveness gaps.
Lead key supplier relationship management and development activities for assigned categories.
Ensure full compliance with CHI standards, regulatory requirements, and local laws.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineeringor related discipline.
Relevantwork experiencein a parts or equipmentmanufacturerenvironment.
GMP experience in the pharmaorworking experiencefrom the food, medical devicesindustry.
Solid electrical foundation; able to interpret drawings, BOMs, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
Strong ability to plan, track, and drive cross-functional engineering projects end-to-end.
Familiarity with QA/QC processes, FAT, and compliance documentation; abilityto handle technical/quality issues on-site
Experience with supplier qualification, RFQs, cost evaluation, negotiation, and performance oversight.
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.
Lonza is a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. United by a common purpose, we turn our customers’ breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
Founded in Switzerland in 1897, our company is the first and original CDMO, and today we are more dynamic, agile and forward-focused than ever before. As one of the largest Western CDMOs, we bring together a global team of around 18,500 colleagues across five continents to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for our customers' complex needs.
For our customers and their patients, we bring quality, safety and reliability to bring life-enhancing and life-saving treatments to market at speed and at scale. For our colleagues, we strive to create a sense of belonging and inclusion where every person can thrive and bring their best.
