Sr Buyer Marketing, Business & Digital Services - Plainsboro, NJ (Hybrid)

Senior Buyer Business Services Americas

Plainsboro, NJ

Hybrid: 2-3 days a week onsite required (subject to change based on corporate policy)

As the Senior Buyer Business Services Americas, you will be the vital link between Procurement and dsm-firmenich Marketing and Business services, part of a team reporting into the Senior Manager Marketing & Communication Services. You are responsible for the sourcing efforts for multiple sites in North America. You’ll play a key role in shaping procurement strategies, optimizing supplier performance and ensuring value-driven outcomes in a fast-paced environment. You will cultivate strong supplier partnerships, deliver exceptional value, and enhance our company's reputation. Your mission is not only to meet but to exceed goals, propelling us towards unparalleled success at dsm-firmenich.

This isn't just a role; it's an opportunity to leave an indelible mark on our organization's trajectory, shaping its future one strategic move at a time.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders in the region, ensuring smooth coordination and communication.
Collaborate with Category Managers to develop and implement local and regional strategies for Indirect procurement.
Lead end-to-end procurement processes including supplier selection, negotiations, tendering, contracting, and management for Marketing and Business services and deliver savings.
Build and manage supplier relationships to meet operational and financial goals, fostering innovation and sustainable solutions.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, monitor the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, and drive process efficiency and savings reporting.
Manage contracts proactively, including renewals and tenders, while facilitating structured and result-oriented stakeholder communication.

We Bring:

An open, trusted and flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
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
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
A firm belief that working together with our stakeholders and suppliers is the key to achieving great things
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing and or relevant field, master’s degree preferred
5+ years of proven expertise in either Marketing communications, procurement or Business services context
Ability to be on-site 2-3 days a week, as required by our hybrid working model
A proven team player mindset—acting as a "spider in the web" to connect people, processes, and priorities seamlessly
Strategic thinking, creativity, and a collaborative approach to drive innovation and continuous improvement
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a business-savvy, results-oriented attitude and the ability to manage complexity
High resilience and emotional intelligence, with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication skills to enable effective collaboration across diverse stakeholders; Bilingual a plus

The salary or hourly wage 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.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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.

Agency statement

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