To capture all indirect spend for his/her sites / categories and to service by implementing the approved sourcing strategies, within companies' requirements and guidelines, to ensure results on all agreed goals with BU and Group functions, and to contribute to the overall result for DSM-FIRMENICH
At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.
Key responsibilities:
To act as the first point of contact for all stakeholders on the site(s)
Define the relevant Sourcing approach, aligned with the sourcing strategies for local spend
Coordinating, managing or re-directing all procurement activities for spend between 100K and 500K Euro’s.
Prepare and lead fact based negotiations, supplier selection and contracting process for regional/local spend.
Lead contract implementation and potential localization and resolve issues in close alignment with Category Managers
Develop and manage relationship with preferred/approved suppliers and a.o. track/develop their performance ·
Initiate and conduct supplier performance evaluations.
Support stakeholders: using DSM-FIRMENICH (preferred) contracts, executing competitive bids, spot buying or coordinate specification-sourcing process towards category management.
Monitoring the P2P process and ensuring compliance with agreed Pay terms
Manage contracts and proactively initiate renewals or new tenders for existing contacts
You bring:
Bachelors' degree in relevant expertise area or equal level developed by experience
Local languages (German or French) and English are required, other languages are a plus
Min 2 years Procurement experience strongly preferred
Relevant systems savvy / Multitasking
Demand Management and Negotiation Skills
Own and deliver the outcome
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
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