Job Detail

 

DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™

Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in life sciences and materials sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 25,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
More information can be found at www.dsm.com.

 

The Position:

 

Do you enjoy finding the best fit for your stakeholders and striving for an optimized supply base in line with our Purchasing Strategy? Then you are the person for this job!

 

As Global Category Manager Active Ingredients Sourcing (f/m) you will be part of the DSM Nutritional Products (DNP) Purchasing Team and support the business with sustainable and cost-effective supply solutions by developing and executing purchasing projects and contracts. Based in Kaiseraugst close to Basel, Switzerland, you will be expected to travel regularly to the global sites.

 

The Challenge:

 

• Develop and implement Purchasing strategies for the respective categories in order to deliver maximum value


• Initiate and implement strategic sourcing initiatives including market analysis, tender process, negotiations, contracting and implementation


• Define and coordinate cross-functional teams


• Manage relationship with internal customers


• Develop and manage relationship with key suppliers and track their performance


• Ensure use of strategic sourcing methodology and best practices


• Manage collaboration, knowledge sharing and proper communication within regional and global Purchasing organization

 

The Ideal:

 

• Advanced university qualifications, preferably in business administration or other relevant discipline


• 5 - 7 years of professional experience in Purchasing


• In-depth knowledge of Purchasing, relevant markets and contracting


• Reliable and result-oriented personality with good analytical and social skills


• Able to work in a multi-cultural matrix organization


• Highly developed communication and cooperation skills


• Fluent in English, French or German would be an additional asset

 

The Reward:

 

Working for DSM means the opportunity to really contribute to improve people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

 

Procedure & Contact:

 

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by sending us your CV and any supporting documents in English. For additional questions, please contact Jutta Eberlin, Recruitment Team Lead EMEA by email: jutta.eberlin@dsm.com.

 

Reference check procedures are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when these references checks are required.

 

Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.