Senior European Logistics & Packaging Category Lead

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

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.