Senior Manager Procurement - Exton, PA

Senior Manager, Procurement

Location: Exton, PA

Are you looking for a position that requires innovative thinking and excellent cross functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders? We are hiring for Senior Manager, Procurement in our Exton, PA location. This position has a heavy focus on continuous improvement, agility and flexibility to support the business needs with a mindset of “flawless execution”. It requires a high level of strategic thought leadership together with a focus on long‑term value creation. Come and bring best practices to the role to continue to shape future supply capability, risk posture, and competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads the development, definition, and implementation of the Global Procurement Strategy for direct materials and services for dsm-firmenich biomedical by translating business objectives into category and sourcing strategies, establishing strong governance frameworks and strategic procurement plans and building future focused category plans based on market analysis and commercial demands.
Leads the Global Strategic Procurement team (Sourcing and Purchasing) by monitoring performance of the team, steering workload and priorities, driving progress on activities and projects, and ensuring compliance to applicable requirements to drive an engaged and energized team that is visibly high performing
Leads Sourcing initiatives related to Innovation and Large Operational Projects to support business growth and create value through procurement.

Cultivate strategic Supplier Relationships, drive joint innovation and increase transparency with strategic suppliers and conduct supplier performance assessments and ensure alignment to business priorities
Provides Cross‑Functional Business Partnering by engaging early with stakeholders to shape demand, influencing commercial agreement terms and conditions and embedding procurement in S&OP process
Lead Procurement Capability Development by building strategic skill development such as negotiation, financial acumen, and scenario planning.

The salary scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and primary work location. Salary $114,700-$147,000.

We Bring:

A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
A place to grow and develop
A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

You Bring:

Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement (including Sourcing and Purchasing roles) in various business-to-business environments required along with minimum 3 years people management experience required
Proven track record in strategic sourcing and building Procurement Excellence
Experience working in global markets, the Medical Device (or pharma) industry, project and portfolio management and change management
Experience in S&OP along with SAP knowledge and skills
Affinity with Quality Management Systems, experience with quality standards applicable in the Biomedical market (ISO13485, cGMP, etc.) is a plus
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, and/or Engineering

Our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by April 10, 2026.

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 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.

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.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

Agency Note

Please 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.