PHARMAFull-time
Purchasing Agent
HYDERABAD (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 8/23/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONLONZALife Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Healthcare Technology
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Review and validate Purchase Requisitions and approval workflows for indirect products, services, and CAPEX across multiple global manufacturing sites.
Ensure accurate assignment of contracts and Purchase Orders (POs) to preferred suppliers, actively promoting e-catalogue adoption and automated purchasing workflows.
Place Purchase Orders, obtain supplier confirmations, and expedite orders to guarantee on-time delivery for business-critical operational needs.
Monitor ongoing supplier performance metrics and escalate delivery or quality concerns to strategic buyers and category managers.
Act as first-level operational support for Accounts Payable (AP) and Ariba helpdesk inquiries, serving as a liaison between requisitioners, cost center owners, and vendor partners.
Redirect requisitions according to global sourcing strategies while enforcing strict adherence to corporate purchasing policies and quality standards.
Technical & Domain Standards
Demonstrate expertise in end-to-end procurement workflows, order management, and indirect spend categories.
Utilize enterprise systems, specifically SAP Ariba, e-catalogue tools, and automated PO processing platforms.
Enforce global corporate governance, policy compliance, and quality framework standards across all site requisitions.
Leadership & Impact
Collaborate across global, multi-site procurement teams, cost center managers, and external suppliers to streamline supply continuity.
Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives and share knowledge across global purchasing channels to resolve operational bottlenecks.
Benefits & Total Rewards
Flexible hybrid working model (20% remote flexibility / 3 days in office).
Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates and their families.
High-performance rewards programs, comprehensive health benefits, and an inclusive global corporate culture.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Procurement
SAP Ariba
Purchase Order (PO) Management
Purchase Requisitions
e-Catalogues
Supplier Performance Tracking
Indirect Procurement
Supply Chain Management
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Lonza is actively hiring for this position.
INDUSTRY: Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Healthcare Technology
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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