Job title -Procurement Professional ME&S UK and Nordics Location - Dalry Job model -On Site We have a permanent vacancy on the Dalry site within the Business Support Department working on dayshift. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. Your key responsibilities: - Act as the first point of contact for all stakeholders at local and regional sites - Manage site Indirect Procurement team and support stakeholders using dsm-firmenich and NEC4 contracts - Collaborate with Indirect Procurement Category Managers to develop, implement, and manage category strategies - Contribute to the development and execution of the Indirect Procurement MES strategy at local and regional levels - Lead negotiations, supplier selection, and contract management processes - Develop and manage supplier relationships to achieve key operational and financial objectives - Oversee capex projects (<10 million), working closely with category managers and other stakeholders - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, monitoring the P2P process and driving efficiency - Manage contracts and proactively initiate renewals or new tenders for existing contacts - Facilitate structured, result-driven communication and meetings - Manage 4 contract managers We bring: - Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative - Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path - Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions - Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change - A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are giving the freedom to be creative and proactive - A good Collective Labor Agreement and competitive salary You bring: - Bachelor's degree in a technical and/or business discipline (master's degree preferred) - Minimum 5 years expertise in either Procurement or Technical Business context with management experience preferred - Other essential behaviors are strategic thinking & creativity - Collaboration excellence - Negotiation skills - Business Athlete - Influencing - Stakeholder management - Result oriented - Resilience - Emotional intelligence - Entrepreneurial - Verbal communication - Dealing with complexity - Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment The application process Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. 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 there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, 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. About dsm-firmenich As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com Pease note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. 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