Ariba Content Administrator

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.

The Ariba Content Administrator ensures cross-functional collaboration to maintain the fidelity, accuracy, and cleanliness of system data to support optimal user experience, procurement compliance, and efficiency. Support onboarding of Lonza Suppliers onto the new Ariba platform.

Key responsibilities:

Create and maintain relevant master data (vendor, material, payment terms, cross-tables, users, and other financial elements for Ariba).

Monitor master data consistency & accuracy.

Process data change requests.

Maintain master data structure & maps.

Support the content advisory team in continuous content improvement activities.

Maintain (create, update, or delete) the content in Ariba (catalogs, punch-outs, forms).

Perform content customizations.

Support Procurement advisory teams in contract administration and content creation and ensure the operationalization of contracts, catalogs, and forms through Ariba.

Support projects of onboarding Lonza Suppliers onto the Ariba platform.

Ariba testing, troubleshooting, and monitoring (incl. ERP integration).

Maintain guidance in Procurement systems (guided buying).

Manages internal and external customer relations professionally and effectively.

Secures buy-in from key stakeholders.

Works in partnership as an active member of his/her team and cross-functional working groups.

Understands how to effectively engage others in the change processes.

Key requirements:

Advanced English level both oral and written.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related areas.

Proven experience in Accounts Payable, and desired experience in Procurement Operations and Master Data knowledge.

Technical knowledge and configuration experience for SAP Ariba.

Lean Six Sigma Certified will be nice to have.

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.