Sourcing Senior Manager-Somerset, NJ.

Sourcing Manager Agilex Somerset, NJ. US On-Site Get ready for some excitement! The Sourcing Manager at Agilex for Regional Consumer Brands is on a dynamic mission to shake things up! Their goal? To whip up brilliant sourcing strategies that deliver unbeatable insights, ensuring the business gets the absolute best deals on raw materials. Partnering with the global procurement team, they're the energetic masterminds driving cost efficiency and innovation every step of the way! 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 job responsibilities Develops and rolls out a powerhouse purchasing strategy for a raw materials portfolio worth over ~25 million Euros. Secures and seals deals at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership for various sub-categories. Gains deep knowledge of raw materials, keeps a pulse on the market, monitors competitive factors, and contributes to Market Intelligence reports. Keeps the conversation flowing with colleagues and business partners, both locally and globally, about sourcing and market trends. Manages a portfolio of suppliers with the Compliance and Supply Chain team to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries. Qualifies new suppliers and introduces new raw materials, all in line with internal processes. Forges strong bonds with internal stakeholders, sparks innovative ideas to achieve significant savings, manages the budget, RAF, and Forward-Looking Cost for the designated area. We bring Endless opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative. Team up with gurus in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive groundbreaking progress. Partner with world-renowned brands to transform ideas into impactful solutions. Build a career that makes a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path. Dedication to creating brighter futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet. Thrive in a supportive setting where you're empowered to grow and contribute to meaningful change . You Offer A degree in Business Administration or a scientific field, plus 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sales, or a commercial role. Love to travel and engage with suppliers? Perfect! Experience in global business is a huge plus. You should have solid purchasing know-how and be a negotiation ninja. A self-starter who thrives in a global team environment. Resilience, accountability, and rigor are your middle names! Super proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Basic ERP & Query skills and SAP experience. Fluent in English (both written and spoken), with French being a plus. 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. 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. Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency's fees, percentages or similar.

Created: 2024-10-19