Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

We are currently looking for an experienced

Reporting to the Associate Director, Supplier Decarbonization within the global Responsible Sourcing department, you will support the implementation of the supplier GHG emission reduction strategy to ensure transparency and alignment on the Lonza global sustainability goals, in collaboration with the Procurement team, internal stakeholders and suppliers, as well as external partner and industry initiatives

The role can be located in Colmar France, Bornem Belgium, Cologne Germany, Gelleen Netherland, Manchester UK, Porrino Spain or Rio de janeiro Brazil.

Your Role:

Support the scope expansion of the supplier engagement program, and its impacts on emission reduction
Understand the Scope 3 emissions accounting methodology and approach, and the carbon maturity of supplier base to drive further supplier decarbonization through Responsible Sourcing Due Diligence tools
Structure and lead data analysis to develop compelling insights and actionable Scope 3 decarbonization roadmaps for internal and external reporting
Structure and lead data analysis to validate product carbon footprints from suppliers
Deputy key user of Supplier Engagement platform and Regional Single Point of Contact for Responsible sourcers
Support Change Management (e.g., Engage the procurement Sourcers, support the development of emission reduction roadmaps with business key functions) and knowledge transfer to Supplier, Procurement and other team members
Follow up directly and/or support Responsible Sourcers in following up with vendors as appropriate to secure responses
Own and assess data to ensure high data quality
Follow up with suppliers to resolve data questions, and inconsistencies related to supplier data
Support the development and execution of internal and external communication and training materials(e.g., supplier toolkit, FAQs, Sourcer toolkit)
Support the development, maintenance and update of internal reporting tools
Support the embedding of decarbonization program within the procurement processes by developing SOPs, policies, appropriate operating framework of responsible sourcing practices that ensure company sustainability goals are achieved through the category teams’ strategies and supplier engagement
Implement and monitor relevant targets, KPI’s
Implement reporting tools to track and measure the performance of the program and of our suppliers
Prepare reporting for external (e.g. Sustainability report) and internal use
Monitor and research emerging trends, global sustainability dynamics regulatory environment in your region and/ or globally
Keep up-to date with relevant standards, regulations, and market trends
Support workshops with key business functions and incorporate deliverables into the Responsible Sourcing and Corporate Sustainability program
Participate in relevant industry initiatives
Ad hoc activities

Requirements

University degree in engineering/supply chain management /sustainability/ Master’s preferred.
Experience in decarbonization programs, with special focus on life cycle assessment, product carbon footprints and Scope 3 emissions accounting
Proven experience with Supplier Communication & Engagement
Passion to drive climate change mitigation activities
Experience in pharma industry is a plus
Excellent command of MS-Office applications, especially Power Point and Excel
Excellent written and oral skills in English
Hands-on contributor who likes to take up a challenge and deliver tangible results
Enthusiastic self-starter, with influencing skills to communicate and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Understanding of different Procurement disciplines and how they integrate with each other
Experience in working in a dynamic environment with ability to prioritize and focus
Ability to coordinate activities globally
Experience in working with data and forming insights and actions
Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills both written and verbal
Experience in working in international, virtual and cross-functional teams
Conflict Management
Ability to adapt to audience

Our Offer

We ensure a highly interesting, versatile and challenging team and work environment
You will have full responsibility and accountability for tasks and projects assigned regionally and globally
We will support your development needs with coaching and trainings

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

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