Lead Specialist GES S2P Procurement Ops

DSM-Firmenich AG; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich's Global Enterprise Services (GES) Source-to-Pay team in Hyderabad invites a Lead Specialist to drive end-to-end purchasing operations, collaborate with international stakeholders, and strengthen procurement compliance in a dynamic shared services environment.

You will manage requisitions, shopping carts, and POs, work with buyers and business partners to define needs, and push for process improvements, automation, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in Procure-to-Pay or Shared Services operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end requisition, shopping cart, and PO processing.
• Collaborate with requisitioners, buyers, and stakeholders to define needs.
• Create and maintain annual POs, monitor confirmations, follow up.
• Resolve non‑compliant invoices with internal teams and suppliers.
• Drive procurement compliance and guide on policy adherence.
• Support process improvements, automation, and supplier negotiations to save costs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Celonis

Sievo

Tableau

Job description

Lead Specialist GES S2P Procurement Ops

Location: Hyderabad, India

Join dsm-firmenich's Global Enterprise Services (GES) Source-to-Pay team and play a pivotal role in driving procurement excellence across a global organization. This position offers the opportunity to manage end‑to‑end purchasing operations, collaborate with international stakeholders, strengthen procurement compliance, support process automation initiatives, and contribute directly to cost optimization and business value creation. The role is ideal for professionals who enjoy solving complex operational challenges, influencing stakeholders, and continuously improving procurement processes in a dynamic shared services environment.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manage end‑to‑end requisition, shopping cart, and purchase order processing while ensuring timely fulfillment of business requirements.
• Collaborate with requisitioners, buyers, and business stakeholders to understand purchasing needs and execute procurement activities effectively.
• Create and maintain annual purchase orders, monitor PO confirmations, and follow up on pending supplier responses.
• Resolve non‑compliant invoices by coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure smooth payment processing.
• Drive procurement compliance by guiding stakeholders on correct purchasing channels, vendor selection, and policy adherence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, process optimization, automation, and supplier negotiations to achieve savings.

We offer:

• Shape the global contract management strategy to enhance governance, optimize vendor performance, and enforce contractual rigor across a multi‑provider ecosystem.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle using platforms like Sirion, ensuring transparency, financial accuracy, risk mitigation, and operational excellence in regional and global HR services.
• Collaborate across different business units and functions, and regional teams to align expectations, optimize spend management, and maintain consistent contract governance.
• Drive continuous improvement of contract management and vendor management platforms to enhance compliance, insights, and strategic decision‑making.
• Lead key initiatives to refine governance frameworks, influence enterprise vendor standards, and develop expertise in digital contract management and supplier performance.
• Operate within a diverse, global environment, supporting enterprise programs and advancing vendor relationships, service quality, and operational outcomes across regions.

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Shared Services Operations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), Procurement Operations, or Shared Service environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to work across global teams.
• Hands‑on experience with procurement platforms such as SAP, Ariba, or similar ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with experience in process improvement, problem‑solving, and operational excellence.
• Fluent English communication skills; additional language proficiency (German/French) and exposure to tools such as Celonis, Sievo, or Tableau are advantageous.

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:

For further information, please contact Anindita Saha, Talent Acquisition Partner ([e-mail]).

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.