Supply Chain Project Manager - External Partners, Taste, Europe
Job title - Supply Chain Project Manager - External Partners, Taste, Europe
Location – Barcelona, Spain or Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
We are seeking a highly motivated Tolling Project Sr Manager with 5 years of proven experience in project management to oversee and drive from initiation to completion. This role involves end-to-end management of projects with external manufacturing partners, ensuring seamless coordination across functions including contracting, relationship management, supply chain, industrialization, Sales, Quality and procurement.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead and manage tolling projects with external manufacturers from initiation through to delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with contract manufacturing partners.
- Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and management of tolling agreements and contracts.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and quality specifications.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration (Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Operations, Sales) to ensure successful project execution.
- Track project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, escalating risks and implementing mitigation actions when needed.
- Provide regular reporting and project updates to senior management and stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization within tolling operations.
We offer
- A supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.
- An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone
- 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 bring
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, ideally within the chemical, food, or related manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end project execution involving external partners.
• Experience in contract management and building long-term supplier/manufacturer relationships.
• Procurement knowledge or experience is a strong plus.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s preferred).
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.
Our application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.
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.
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.