Strategic Procurement Transformation Lead – Indirect Goods

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

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.