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dsm-firmenich Procurement Lead, Manufacturing Equipment & Services and Americas - Plainsboro or Belvidere, NJ in Princeton, New Jersey
Procurement Lead, Manufacturing Equipment & Services and Americas
Location: Plainsboro or Belvidere, NJ
Place of Work: Hybrid
Looking for a new challenge ? Join the dsm-firmenich indirect procurement team as our Procurement Lead for Manufacturing Equipment & Services in the Americas. We need a seasoned professional to spearhead strategic and efficient procurement of technical materials and services. This is a key role for us. You will focus on cost optimization, manage vendor relationships, mitigate risks, and support our organization in achieving its Manufacturing Equipment & Services (ME&S) objectives while delivering maximum value.
Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Equipment and Services Procurement, you will develop and implement procurement strategies in critical areas such as engineering services, construction, and maintenance services & supplies, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
As a vital member of the Indirect Procurement team, your contribution to shaping our vision and mission, driving the overall agenda, and being accountable for the team’s success is needed. If you’re ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated
Your key responsibilities
Oversee a team who manage procurement for 40 production sites in the US and Latin America. Collaborate with manufacturing excellence, engineering, and technical teams, especially at the site leadership level. As a people leader, responsibility for the continued development, goal setting and engagement of the team.
Manage a spend of approximately €170 million (Opex/Capex), with 2,000 suppliers, target mid/high single-digit savings percentage, reduce the supplier base by over 25%, and improve payment terms to best-in-class standards.
Partner with Global Manufacturing Excellence, Business Unit engineering, and site leadership teams to develop and implement category strategies, including risk management, aligned with the overall business roadmap and agenda.
Implement market solutions and continuous improvement initiatives to drive positive impacts within the company.
Work with the team, finance, and business units to define, animate, and monitor initiative pipelines to drive overall business value, including cost savings, growth opportunities, and cash flow improvements.
Drive supplier partnership excellence where meaningful, ensure compliance with internal and external policies/regulations, and secure risk management through supply continuity and preserving company reputation.
This position is eligible for the dsm-firmenich Hybrid Working model, spending 2 days per week in the Plainsboro or Belvidere, NJ office and the balance of the week in a home office that is commutable by car.
We bring
Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
You bring
Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and leadership roles regionally and globally required
Minimum 5 years of experience managing others directly, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
Strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, and experience in managing vendor relationships along with the ability to influence and motivate multiple stakeholders and collaborators at all levels
Team-oriented, results-driven, dynamic, proactive personality with high ethical standards.
Financial literacy and ability to contribute to cost optimization.
Bachelor’s degree in procurement or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
Our recruitment process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by October 15, 2024 .
About dsm-firmenich
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.
www.dsm-firmenich.com
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 with us.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our 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.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.
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