Supplier Sustainability Specialist

.Today, Lonza is a global leader in lifesciences 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.As a Supplier Sustainability Specialist, you will join a dedicated Supplier Sustainability team ready to take over challenges and to contribute to our Responsible Sourcing Strategy and Global Sustainability strategy.To join us you need to have the ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge and skills, integrity, an entrepreneurial mindset and the desire to add value with Sustainability.Reporting to the Manager, Supplier Sustainability within the Global Responsible Sourcing department, you will support the implementation of the E2E Supplier Sustainability strategy to ensure transparency and alignment on the Lonza global sustainability goals, in collaboration with the Procurement team, internal and external stakeholders.Your Role:Responsible and accountable for supplier engagement activities, including: Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to support Lonza's sustainability priorities and goals; Onboarding of suppliersto sustainability assessments and audits (EcoVadis, TfS, Integrity Next); Coaching and capabilitybuilding of suppliers; Implementing vendor duediligence and risk management processes to identify, address and resolve potential ESG risks with Lonza's suppliers.Owner of all data management and reporting activities within Supplier Sustainability, such as data analysis, tracking of targets, Power BI reporting development and maintenance, data maintenance for IT integration projects and supplier assessment platforms (workflow, reporting, communication, etc.).Responsible for providing all data required to auditors (external assurance, internal auditing) for the Supplier Sustainability initiative.Responsible for supporting ESG screening of prospect suppliers as well as ESG evaluations during supplier onboarding.Owner of Conflict Minerals Supply Chain Due Diligence program.Manage and support existing and upcoming sustainability projects (e.G., supplier life cycle management, traceability, biodiversity).Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive sustainability strategies and recommend process improvements where relevant.Monitor and conduct extensive research on emerging trends, global sustainability dynamics and the regulatory environment, as well as potential solution providers for new topics (e.G., traceability).Develop and execute communication and training for procurement professionals and suppliers (e.G., internal webinars, supplier days, TfS Academy, other initiatives etc.).Oversee completion of ESG reports for internal and external stakeholders (e.G