DSM Jobs

Shanghai, China

Hybrid

This position take responsibility of OU level procurement performance in order to manage 3rd party material at optimal cost, quality and service level.

Define regional category strategy by leading local team for implementing at OU and local level of APAC as to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).

Supporting GAPAC Procurement Head for optimization and development of purchasing projects and new WOW/process across OUs/countries of GAPAC with deep diving into the synergy opportunities by purchasing spend analysis and reports.

Ensure contract implementation in a way that optimizes contracts in view of DSMF compliance policies and continuously improve supplier performance.

At dsm-firmenich, 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to Business Purchasing Plan by developing and implementing saving opportunities. Report status of saving pipelines on a regular basis

• Support the regional/local premix buyers and be accountable for cross-functional team management within the spend area responsibility

• Monitor the strategy implementation of the assigned lead purchasing products or categories, develop and manage relationship with strategic suppliers and track their performance

• Oversee the development of projects and execution of strategies by tracking forecasted vs actual savings and manage collaboration for knowledge sharing and proper communication with internal stakeholders

• Gives guidance and monitor the local procurement team’s exchange session with local stakeholders and key bz stakeholders at OU level on a monthly/quarterly basis about 3rd party raw materials’ marketing insights as holistic reference for Premix costing

• Coordinate cooperation with Legal Department (in terms of providing Purchasing Processes in accordance with law and DSM regulations)

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.• 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.

You bring

• Substantial professional experience (min. 5yrs) in the same functional domain or other senior management positions, working at international level.

• Purchasing processes (strategic) in business-to-business context

• Advanced qualifications in commercial, business administration, financial, or other relevant discipline.• Recognized qualification/experience in Purchasing is an asset.• Good command of English language is obligatory.• Expert on data analysis/graph reporting skill and presentation use and SAP system as working tools

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.

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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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