Senior Category Manager Logistics & Packaging Europe

dsm-firmenich; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and flexible work environment

Career growth and learning

Global team collaboration

Culture of safety and well-being

Job summary

dsm-firmenich ANH SolCo is seeking a Category Manager Logistics & Packaging Europe to develop and realize the sourcing strategy for Logistics & Packaging across Europe, ensuring delivery of objectives with Business Units and Group Functions.

You will lead deployment of category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost reduction, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvement while strengthening Key Supplier Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement or a relevant business environment.
• Extensive experience in logistics, warehousing or packaging sourcing.
• Experience within international and multicultural environments.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the category strategy and implementation roadmap for Logistics & Packaging in Europe.
• Lead deployment of category strategies and prioritize procurement initiatives across the region.
• Prepare and lead fact-based negotiations, supplier selection activities and contract management processes.
• Manage procurement initiatives in close alignment with stakeholders, business functions and procurement colleagues.
• Build, develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure effective Key Supplier Management (KSM), including contract compliance and performance monitoring
• Drive knowledge sharing, collaboration and standardization across procurement teams by providing category expertise and promoting procurement best practices.
• Contribute to the development of dsm-firmenich ANH SolCo indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen procurement's profile and value proposition within the stakeholder community.
• Support cost reduction, cash optimization and responsible sourcing objectives.

Skills

Category management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Ownership

Category management expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement / Supply Chain / Business Administration / Engineering

Job description

Job title: Category Manager Logistics & Packaging Europe

Location: Maastricht, Netherlands (or other European location)

Develop, implement, monitor and realize the sourcing strategy for the Logistics & Packaging category within company requirements and guidelines, ensuring delivery of agreed business objectives with Business Units and Group Functions while contributing to the overall success of dsm-firmenich ANH SolCo.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the category strategy and implementation roadmap for Logistics & Packaging in Europe.
• Lead deployment of category strategies and prioritize procurement initiatives across the region.
• Prepare and lead fact-based negotiations, supplier selection activities and contract management processes.
• Manage procurement initiatives in close alignment with stakeholders, business functions and procurement colleagues.
• Build, develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure effective Key Supplier Management (KSM), including contract compliance and performance monitoring
• Drive knowledge sharing, collaboration and standardization across procurement teams by providing category expertise and promoting procurement best practices.
• Contribute to the development of dsm-firmenich ANH SolCo indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen procurement's profile and value proposition within the stakeholder community.
• Support cost reduction, cash optimization and responsible sourcing objectives.

We Offer

• An open, trusted and flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our stakeholders and suppliers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future. Opportunities to design and implement innovative talent solutions from the ground up.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and voice matter.
• Career growth and learning opportunities across businesses, teams, and borders.
• The support of a global team committed to progress and creativity.
• A workplace where you can make a real difference for millions, every day.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement or a relevant business environment.
• Extensive experience in logistics, warehousing or packaging sourcing.
• Experience within international and multicultural environments.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Category management expertise.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Negotiation and demand management expertise.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong ownership.

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. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH

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.