Senior Manager Procurement Transformation Indirect Goods & Services

dsm-firmenich; Kaiseraugst; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Senior Manager Procurement Transformation – Indirect Goods & Services in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland. You will shape sourcing strategies, lead strategic supplier negotiations, and partner with global stakeholders on CAPEX and indirect spend to deliver long-term value.

This role requires strong procurement transformation experience, fluency in English and German, and a track record of delivering cross-functional results in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in procurement of technical goods and services and working with engineering/CAPEX teams within a manufacturing environment (preferably chemical).
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement transformation, or related field.
• Hands-on mentality with ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Expertise in change management, negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a procurement partner for capital investments and related indirect spend across the organization.
• Shape and implement sourcing strategies for selected categories, aligned with business priorities and long-term objectives.
• Lead supplier selection processes, strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and commercial discussions.
• Build productive supplier partnerships that drive performance, innovation, value creation, and risk management.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and procurement stakeholders to deliver strategic projects.
• Promote procurement best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Procurement transformation

Change management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

English & German fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Procurement, or related

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Senior Manager Procurement Transformation – Indirect Goods & Services

Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

Business Area: Animal Nutrition & Health

Join a business where procurement is a strategic driver of value creation, innovation, and sustainable growth. As Senior Manager Procurement Transformation – Indirect Goods & Services, you’ll help shape sourcing strategies and critical capital investment decisions across our operations. You’ll work with global stakeholders, influence high-impact business decisions, and create long-term value through supplier partnerships, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities

• Act as a key procurement partner for critical capital investments and related indirect spend across the organization
• (Re-)Shape and implement sourcing strategies for selected categories, aligned with business priorities and long-term objectives
• Lead supplier selection processes, strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and commercial discussions
• Build productive supplier partnerships that drive performance, innovation, value creation, and risk management
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and procurement stakeholders to deliver strategic projects
• Promote procurement best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the organization

We offer

• The opportunity to influence major business decisions and high-value investment projects
• A highly visible role with meaningful impact on procurement performance and business outcomes
• Exposure to international stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across the globe
• Growth opportunities that support your professional development and long-term career ambitions
• A collaborative environment where ideas, expertise, and diverse perspectives are valued
• The chance to contribute to a more sustainable, efficient, and innovative future

You bring

• Experience in Procurement of Technical Goods and Services and in working with Engineering / CAPEX teams within a Manufacturing environment, preferably in the Chemical Industry
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement transformation, or a related field
• Hands‑on mentality in identifying and executing improvement opportunities
• Expertise in change management, negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Business acumen with the ability to balance cost, risk, sustainability, and supplier performance objectives; analytical thinking and the ability to use data and insights to support decision‑making
• A collaborative approach and experience working across functions and international environments
• Fluency in English and German is mandatory; French language skills are an advantage. Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Procurement, or other related discipline; Master’s degree is an advantage

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.

About Animal Nutrition & Health

ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients — driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible.

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.

For further information, please contact: Ruslana Lohina, Talent Acquisition Partner ([e-mail]).