Global Continuous Improvement Manager(m/w/x)

Job ID: 76582 Date: Jul 31, 2025 Company Facility Job function: Marketing & Sales Experience level: Experienced Hire Business: Supply & Commercial Operations # Global Continuous Improvement Manager As part of the Procurement Excellence organisation, the Global Continuous Improvement Manager defines and implements procurement projects aligned with the business process and solution roadmap, leads process and digital improvement initiatives, fosters industry best practices, and ensures proper communication, change management, and team capability development to deliver optimal ways of working for the procurement organization. **Your key responsibilities** * Act as internal consultant/PMO and lead complex global projects for the Procurement organization. * Support the Business Process Owners to define business processes and solution roadmap. * Collaborate with /support business teams to identify, develop and execute continuous improvement and digital opportunities. * Collect and share industry best practices and develop understanding of existing procurement processes. * Promote/support the adoption of latest processes and solutions to drive process compliance. * Represent Procurement Excellence and build strong, trusting partnerships to readily mobilize people and influence across Procurement, BUs and BPs to ensure alignment and buy-in on procurement strategy and initiatives. **We offer** * 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 animal nutrition & health 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** * In-depth knowledge of and experience with Procurement strategy, policies, processes, and solutions including ERP systems (SAP) * Strategic thinking, solution-oriented with excellent analytical and planning skills * Very strong PMO skills with a knack for analytics, numbers and digital savviness. Experience in project management and agile ways of working * Can-do mentality, excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills without direct authority * Team player with ability to cope with ambiguity, manage conflicting priorities, & work in fast changing environment. * Fluent written and spoken English; Additional language knowledge is an asset **DEI and equal opportunity statement** At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.