Category Manager Logistics Procurement EMEA

Job Title: Category Manager Logistics Procurement EMEA

Location: Maastricht, Netherland

Job model: Hybrid

The Category Manager Logistics Procurement EMEA role is to implement and realize the strategy for logistics procurement, within companies' requirements and guidelines. This is to ensure results on all agreed goals with BU and Group functions, and to contribute to the overall result for dsm-firmenich.

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. 

Key Responsibilities:

·       Develop category strategy and approved plan for his/her category (Categories in Logistics EMEA:  Road transportation packed goods, Bulk transportation, Warehousing, Control Towers) in EMEA.

·       Lead deployment of the strategy in the Category and assign priorities for procurement projects.

·       Manage procurement projects in close alignment with involved stakeholders and procurement colleagues.

·       Key account management for Key suppliers. Develop and manage relationship with key suppliers and track their performance (Supplier Development Program).

·       Manage knowledge sharing, collaboration and proper communication between Category managers and buyers within Category by providing strategy and deep package expertise and ensure the use of standardized processes and the application of proven best practices.

·       Contribute to the DSM-FIRMENICH Regional strategy development.

·       Improve and reinforce the DSM Indirect Procurement profile and recognition within the internal stakeholder community.

·       Resolve issues upon request from senior management.

We bring:

·       A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.

·       A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.

·       A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.

·       The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

·       A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.

·       Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.

You bring:

·       + 5 years category expertise in Logistics Procurement.

·       Bachelors' degree in relevant expertise area required, Master’s degree preferred. MBA is a plus.

·       Working experience in international companies.

·       Stakeholder and project management experience.

·       Category management experience.

·       English required, other languages a plus (French & Dutch & Spanish)

·       Strategic thinking and creativity.

·       Curiosity and proactivity.

The application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Sarah Mehdi, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Sarah.Mehdi@dsm-firmenich.com). 

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 making 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’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure 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? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

DEI 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 exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement:
Pease 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.