Senior Manager of Procurement Transformation for Indirect Goods & Services

Job Title: Senior Manager Procurement Transformation - Indirect Goods & Services

Location:

Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

Join Us

Become part of a business where procurement is a strategic driver of value creation, innovation, and sustainable growth. As the Senior Manager of Procurement Transformation - Indirect Goods & Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sourcing strategies and making critical capital investment decisions across our operations. Collaborating with global stakeholders, you will influence impactful business decisions and generate 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 spending 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 within the organization.

We Offer

• An opportunity to influence major business decisions and high-value investment projects.
• A highly visible role with a meaningful impact on procurement performance and business outcomes.
• Exposure to international stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams globally.
• 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 capability to use data and insights to support decision-making.
• A collaborative approach with experience working across functions and in international environments.
• Fluency in English and German; proficiency in French is an advantage. A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Procurement, or a related discipline is required; a master's degree is a plus, 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 enhancing health to creating fortified food and sustainable skincare, your work here will have a daily impact on millions. Whether it’s fragrance that sharpens focus, alternative meats better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, you will help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

While you make a difference, we ensure your personal growth through continuous learning, a culture that supports you, and the flexibility to navigate across business sectors, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here, and your ideas are essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Application Process

If you're interested in this position, please apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Animal Nutrition & Health

ANH, which is in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, along with vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients. We are driven by our 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 the culture we are building. We offer a place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer dedicated to making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From using inclusive language to forming diverse interview panels, we reflect the diversity of the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds—regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other attribute that makes you unique.

If you have a disability or need support during the application process, please let us know what you need, and we will do everything we can to assist you.

Agency Statement

We are managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you are applying as an individual, we would love to hear from you. Please note, we are not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.