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 of Procurement Transformation for Indirect Goods & Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sourcing strategies and influencing critical capital investment decisions across our operations. Collaborating with global stakeholders, you will impact high-stakes business decisions and drive 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.
• (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 throughout the organization.

We Offer

• The opportunity to influence major business decisions and high-value investment projects.
• A highly visible role with meaningful 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 use data and insights to support decision-making.
• A collaborative approach and experience working across functions and international environments.
• Fluency in English and German; French language skills are an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Procurement, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred, 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 elevating health to creating fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that benefits the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

While you make a difference, we’ll ensure you’re growing too, with learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up, and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here, and your ideas are essential to our future. True progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Application Process

Interested in this position? Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Inclusion, Belonging, and Equal Opportunity Statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe that being a force for good starts with how we treat each other. When individuals feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they produce their best work. We are committed to creating an environment where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and every individual has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We proudly promote equal opportunity employment and are dedicated to making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds—irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes you, you. If you require support during the application process due to a disability, please let us know what you need, and we will make every effort to accommodate you.

Agency Statement

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