dsm-firmenich

Junior Sourcing Manager

dsm-firmenich

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: 🇫🇷 France

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Support in developing & implementing end to end business aligned sourcing strategies for Fruits tonalities – Incl. risk mitigation strategies and responsible sourcing.
  • Support in the day-to-day operational and tactical procurement activities.
  • Support in building strategic supplier relationships, driving commercial, sustainability, innovation and performance initiatives.
  • Manage key internal stakeholders.
  • Engage with key Senior Purchasing Leaders, Flavor Division, Commercial Leads, key members of Fruits S&OP.
  • Support and conduct negotiations with suppliers focusing on key identified criteria – Quality, Service Delivery, Operational Improvements, Total Cost of Ownership, etc.
  • Track and consolidate market data / intelligence – map global supply, import/export data, weather and support in creating internal summaries.
  • Manage improvement and development projects.
  • Participate in target setting and deliver against plan.
  • Support taking calculated entrepreneurial risks and challenges assumptions.
  • Encourage cross-divisional working and learning networks and contribute to remove barriers that inhibit effective decision making.
  • Being the ambassador of the Company values internally and externally.

Requirements

  • Degree from University or College in Engineering, Economics, Business administration, Science, Agronomy.
  • Experience managing natural raw materials preferred.
  • Ability to support in implementation of end-to-end sourcing strategy.
  • Experience in project management in a fast paced challenging and multicultural environment.
  • Good communication & influencing skills.
  • Internal and external stakeholder management.
  • Negotiation Experience with responsible sourcing initiatives.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); Basic ERP (SAP experience preferred).
Benefits
  • A collaborative and strong teamwork spirit environment
  • The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry.
  • Flexible working location and working schedule.
  • A dynamic, multicultural and innovative environment in a market-leading group
  • The opportunity to work towards your career goals, within a supportive team that encourages growth and professional development.
  • Opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
sourcing strategiesrisk mitigationnegotiationproject managementdata analysissupply chain managementtotal cost of ownershipoperational improvementssustainability initiativescommercial initiatives
Soft skills
communication skillsinfluencing skillsstakeholder managementcross-divisional collaborationentrepreneurial mindsetproblem-solvingleadershipstrategic thinkingadaptabilityteamwork