Senior Manager Procurement Transformation Indirect Goods & Services / Senior Manageress Procurement Transformation Indirect Goods & Services

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

Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

Join a business where procurement is a strategic driver of value creation, innovation, and sustainable growth. As the Senior Manager Procurement Transformation - Indirect Goods & Services, you will play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies and making critical capital investment decisions across our operations. Collaborating with global stakeholders, you will influence high-impact business decisions and create 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 spend across the organization.
• Shape and implement sourcing strategies for selected categories, aligning them 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 across the organization.

We Offer

• The opportunity to influence major business decisions and high-value investment projects.
• A highly visible role with a significant impact on procurement performance and business outcomes.
• Exposure to international stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across the globe.
• 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 ability to leverage data and insights to support decision-making.
• A collaborative approach with experience working across functions and in international environments.
• Fluency in English and German; French language skills are an advantage. A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Procurement, or a related discipline is essential; a Master's degree and experience in procurement, engineering, or technical categories are advantageous.

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. Your work will impact millions daily, whether it's through health improvements, fortified food, or sustainable skincare. Together, we are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

While you make a difference, we ensure your growth continues too. With ongoing learning, a supportive culture, and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders, your voice matters here. Your ideas are essential to our future, as real progress can only be achieved by working together.

How to Apply

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

About Animal Nutrition & Health

ANH, currently separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients—driven by its 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 how we treat each other. When individuals feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they perform their best work—this is the culture we are dedicated to building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we strive to reflect the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds—regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you unique.

If you have a disability or need any support through 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 that we are not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.