Senior Manager, Procurement
dsm-firmenich
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Princeton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $128,700 - $165,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead regional procurement strategy and translate global sourcing plans into actionable initiatives
- Align procurement priorities with regional business objectives and customer segments
- Manage and develop a team of 3 direct reports across multiple sites in North America
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers; negotiate effectively to secure best outcomes
- Oversee 13 categories, $21M–$86M annual spend, 600 materials, and 180 suppliers
- Ensure operational procurement runs smoothly without business disruption while driving cost optimization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or other related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, including direct raw materials and ingredients, premix solutions preferred
- Proven success in team leadership and ability to foster engagement in a dynamic environment
- Strong knowledge of ingredients, raw materials, and global sourcing strategies
- Excellent negotiation, supplier relationship management, and stakeholder influencing skills
- Industry experience in food, pharma, or nutrition sectors; familiarity with complex, matrix organizations.
Benefits
- Annual incentive pay
- Retirement savings plan
- Health care coverage
- Paid time off
- Recognition programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurement strategyglobal sourcingnegotiationsupplier relationship managementcost optimizationraw materialsingredientspremix solutionsstakeholder influencingteam leadership
Soft skills
engagementrelationship buildingdynamic environment management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree