Buyer ME&S (m/w/d) in 50% part-time

As Buyer ME&S (m/f/d) in 50% part-time it is your responsibility 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. Being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key responsibilities:
- To act as the first point of contact for all Manufacturing Equipment & Services (ME&S) 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
- German and English language knowledge are required at a fluent level, other languages are a plus
- Min. 5 years Procurement experience strongly preferred 
- Relevant systems savvy / Multitasking (SAP/ARIBA)
- Demand Management and Negotiation Skills
- Own and deliver the outcome

The application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Zsofia Schenk, Recruiter EMEA (E-Mail schreiben).

Equal opportunities commitment:

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.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, 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. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

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

Agency Statement:
Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.