Senior Buyer ME&S UK and Nordics

Job title – Senior Buyer 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:

1. Act as the first point of contact for all stakeholders at local and regional sites
2. Manage site Indirect Procurement team and support stakeholders using dsm-firmenich and NEC4 contracts
3. Collaborate with Indirect Procurement Category Managers to develop, implement, and manage category strategies
4. Contribute to the development and execution of the Indirect Procurement MES strategy at local and regional levels
5. Lead negotiations, supplier selection, and contract management processes
6. Develop and manage supplier relationships to achieve key operational and financial objectives
7. Oversee capex projects (<€10 million), working closely with category managers and other stakeholders
8. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, monitoring the P2P process and driving efficiency
9. Manage contracts and proactively initiate renewals or new tenders for existing contacts
10. Facilitate structured, result-driven communication and meetings
11. Manage 4 contract managers

We bring:

1. Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
2. Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path
3. Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions
4. Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change
5. 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 given the freedom to be creative and proactive
6. A good Collective Labor Agreement and competitive salary

You bring:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a technical and/or business discipline (master’s degree preferred)
2. Minimum 5 years expertise in either Procurement or Technical Business context with management experience preferred
3. Other essential behaviors are strategic thinking & creativity
4. Collaboration excellence
5. Negotiation skills
6. Business Athlete
7. Influencing
8. Stakeholder management
9. Result oriented
10. Resilience
11. Emotional intelligence
12. Entrepreneurial
13. Verbal communication
14. Dealing with complexity
15. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply online 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, and 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.

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