Category Buyer– Construction Services (CAPEX), Visp

The CAPEX Procurement Project Buyer– CSA is responsible for leading sourcing activities for Construction Services within capital investment projects. The role ensures alignment between Lonza’s business needs and supply market capabilities, driving cost optimisation, supplier performance and risk mitigation. Acting as a strategicpartner to Engineering and Project teams, this position supports Lonza’s growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Run RFx and vendor selection processes during early project phases and execution

Identify current and future business needs through close stakeholder engagement

Develop and implement the CSA category strategy aligned with supply market capabilities

Align procurement objectives with Global Engineering and Project teams

Lead cost reduction, value engineering and productivity initiatives

Drive supplier relationship management, development and performance improvement

Manage supplier compliance, scorecards and KPIs

Act as senior escalation point for supplier and customer concerns

Support contracts, claims and dispute management

Develop and execute supply risk mitigation strategies

Negotiate Construction Services, Framework and Master Agreements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; strong technical understanding of Civil Engineering / Construction

Master’s degree in Business Management preferred

10+ years procurement experience, 5+ years in category management

Strong CSA / CAPEX sourcing experience

Experience in regulated industries (pharma, biotech, food, cosmetics)

Demonstrated success delivering measurable sourcing results

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