Manager Procurement Large Capital Projects

Location: France
Place of work: Hybrid

You are responsible for the overall procurement strategy, execution, and supervision of all procurement activities on Large Capital Projects (>€10M). You generate value by implementing sustainable and innovative solutions, value engineering, security of supply, risk mitigation, ensure best TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), cash, compliance and purchase performance. As PPM you simultaneously manage stakeholders, project deliverables and suppliers to achieve the project goals.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and execute overall project procurement strategy in compliance with requirements, policies and processes
• Define vendor list for the full external spend, manage RfX process and contracting/ordering process
• Closely collaborate with colleagues from Group Operational Excellence, the BU’s and Group Procurement
• Prepare and lead fact-based negotiations and award contracts for all equipment & services required in the projects
• Mitigate procurement related risks
• Measure and evaluate supplier performance
• Enforce, share and implement best practices

We bring

• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A 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 community of experienced professionals that will support you along your learning path and challenge you to realize your potential.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring

• Proven high learning agility and capability to draft strategies
• Category Local Market insight in our Industry
• 5+ yrs experience in CAPEX projects procurement management in multinational environment
• Contract management skills
• Act responsibly and work efficiently, selfleader
• Fluent in French and English
• Collaboration excellence, decision making, interpersonal and communication skills
• Result oriented, emotional intelligence

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 recruitment process

Are you interested in this role? Please, apply by submitting your Cv in English.

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.