Sr. Manager Procurement Transformation Indirect Goods & Services

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Job title: Senior Manager Procurement Transformation - Indirect Goods & Services Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland   Join a business where procurement is a strategic driver of value creation, innovation, and sustainable growth. As Senior Manager Procurement Transformation - Indirect Goods & Services, you-ll help shape sourcing strategies and critical capital investment decisions across our operations. You-ll work with global stakeholders, influence high-impact business decisions, and create long-term value through supplier partnerships, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.   **Your key responsibilities** * Act as a key procurement partner for critical capital investments and related indirect spend across the organization * (Re-)Shape and implement sourcing strategies for selected categories, aligned with business priorities and long-term objectives * Lead supplier selection processes, strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and commercial discussions * Build productive supplier partnerships that drive performance, innovation, value creation, and risk management * Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and procurement stakeholders to deliver strategic projects * Promote procurement best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the organization   **We offer** * The opportunity to influence major business decisions and high-value investment projects * A highly visible role with meaningful impact on procurement performance and business outcomes * Exposure to international stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across the globe * Growth opportunities that support your professional development and long-term career ambitions * A collaborative environment where ideas, expertise, and diverse perspectives are valued * The chance to contribute to a more sustainable, efficient, and innovative future   **You bring** * Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement transformation, or a related field * Expertise in change management, negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills * Business acumen with the ability to balance cost, risk, sustainability, and supplier performance objectives * Analytical thinking and the ability to use data and insights to support decision-making * A collaborative approach and experience working across functions and international environments * Fluency in English and German; French language skills are an advantage. Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Procurement, or other related discipline; Master's degree is an advantage, along with experience in procurement, engineering, or technical categories   **About dsm-firmenich** At dsm-firmenich, we don-t just meet expectations - we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it-s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that-s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you-re making a difference, we-ll make sure you-re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They-re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.   **Our application process** Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal ( www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. For further information, please contact: Ruslana Lohina, Talent Acquisition Partner (ruslana.Lohina@dsm-firmenich.com).   **About Animal Nutrition & Health** ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible.   **Inclusion, belonging 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.   **Agency statement** We-re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you-re applying as an individual, we-d love to hear from you. We-re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.