VIE Junior Sourcing Manager

We have an immediate opportunity for a VIE junior sourcing manager Fruits to join TTH Raw Materials procurement team. The job will be to manage Fruits portfolio, working closely with our TTH division. The professional will support and co-develop in executing end-to-end sourcing strategies, ensure security of supply, deliver against key performance indicators, drive best practices and connect effectively with internal stakeholders. This needs to be done in full accordance with the dsm-Firmenich supply ecosystem and ethical principles and policies.

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:

• Support in developing & implementing end to end business aligned sourcing strategies for Fruits tonalities – Incl. risk mitigation strategies and responsible sourcing.
• Support in the day-to-day operational and tactical procurement activities.
• Support in building strategic supplier relationships, driving commercial, sustainability, innovation and performance initiatives.
• Manage key internal stakeholders. Engage with key Senior Purchasing Leaders, Flavor Division, Commercial Leads, key members of Fruits S&OP
• Support and conduct negotiations with suppliers focusing on key identified criteria – Quality, Service Delivery, Operational Improvements, Total Cost of Ownership, etc.
• Track and consolidate market data / intelligence – map global supply, import/export data, weather and support in creating internal summaries.
• Manage improvement and development projects.
• Participate in target setting and deliver against plan.
• Support taking calculated entrepreneurial risks and challenges assumptions.
• Encourage cross-divisional working and learning networks and contribute to remove barriers that inhibit effective decision making.
• Being the ambassador of the Company values internally and externally.

We offer:

• A collaborative and strong teamwork spirit environment
• The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry.
• Flexible working location and working schedule.
• A dynamic, multicultural and innovative environment in a market-leading group
• The opportunity to work towards your career goals, within a supportive team that encourages growth and professional development.
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives.

Requirements:

• Degree from University or College in Engineering, Economics, Business administration, Science, Agronomy.
• Experience managing natural raw materials preferred.
• Ability to support in implementation of end-to-end sourcing strategy.
• Experience in project management in a fast paced challenging and multicultural environment.
• Good communication & influencing skills.
• Internal and external stakeholder management.
• Negotiation
• Experience with responsible sourcing initiatives
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); Basic ERP (SAP experience preferred).

We value:

• Demonstrate winning behaviors: Growth Mindset, Proactivity, Absolute Customer Focus, Data driven, Impact Obsessed
• Analytical, strategic, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate active listening, critical thinking, judgment and decision making.
• Proactive; Independent & curious mindset
• Ability to interact and bring leadership at all levels in the organization.