Category Manager Packaging Procurement Europe(m/w/x)

Job ID: 74640 Date: Apr 7, 2025 Hybrid (Company Facility + Home Office) Job function: Procurement Experience level: Experienced Hire Business: ANH NewCo Global Supply and Commercial # Category Manager Packaging Procurement Europe Category Manager Packaging Procurement Europe Kaiseraugst, Switzerland or Getzersdorf, Austria Hybrid As our Category Manager Packaging Procurement Europe, you will be required to develop, implement, monitor and realise the sourcing strategy for the Category within the companies requirements and guidelines to ensure results are achieved on all agreed goals with Business Units and Group functions. You will contribute to the overall result for dsm-firmenich, and will act as main contact person within the region for all impacted stakeholders, ensuring business continuity, cost management and risks management. You will cross collaborate within Global Logistic and Packaging teams as a subcategory expert. **DEI Statement** 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:** * Develop category strategy and approved plan * Lead deployment of the strategy in the Category and assign priorities for procurement initiatives. * Prepare and lead fact-based negotiations, supplier selection and contracting process. * Manage procurement initiatives in close alignment with involved stakeholders and procurement colleagues * Account management for Key suppliers. Develop and manage relationship with key suppliers and track their performance (Key Supplier Management (KSM) including contract management (all valid and up to date). * Act as escalation channel for supplier management and problem solution solving, discussing/ aligning solutions required by Business Units and Key functions. * Manage knowledge sharing, collaboration and proper communication between Category managers and Buyers within the Category and across Categories by providing strategy and deep category expertise and ensure the use of standardized processes and the application of proven best practices. * Contribute to the dsm-firmenich Indirect strategy development * Improve and reinforce the dsm-firmenich Indirect Procurement profile and recognition within the internal stakeholder community **We bring:** * An open, trusted and flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome * A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset * A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally * Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity * A firm belief that working together with our stakeholders and suppliers is the key to achieving great things * An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future. **You bring:** * Bachelors' degree in a relevant expertise area, Master’s degree preferred. * Excellent communication skills in English, other languages an advantage * Minimum 5 years expertise in either Procurement or Business context * Category management, strategic thinking & creativity, collaboration excellence, * Influencing & motivating others * Entrepreneurship * Demand Management/ Negotiation skills * Data analytics and ability to gather business intelligence * Own and deliver the outcome **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: (here,) 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, colour, 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. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.