DSM

2 weeks ago

Procurement Specialist (Direct & Indirect)

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Job Summary

Partner with industrial operations to lead direct and indirect procurement categories with a significant impact on plant continuity and cost performance. Develop sourcing strategies, run RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, and execute complex supplier negotiations. Manage contracts, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs while identifying cost reduction, value creation, and risk mitigation opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance, and drive sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives in procurement.

Location: Brazil

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct and indirect procurement categories.
•Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes and conduct strategic supplier negotiations.
•Identify cost reduction, value creation, and risk mitigation opportunities.
•Manage contracts, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs.
•Act as a strategic business partner to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders, driving sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Learning Budget

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Economics, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
•Solid experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain within an industrial environment.
•Proven experience in direct and indirect procurement, strategic negotiations, and contract management.
•Strong analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making and identify value creation opportunities.
•Advanced English skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a global environment.

Experience:IndustrialProcurementStrategic sourcingSupply chain

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Stakeholder managementCollaborationInfluencingAnalytical thinkingNegotiation

Languages:English

Company Brief

DSM

DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in food ingredients, nutrition, fragrances and beauty solutions, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich to provide sustainable, science-driven products and services across food, health and personal care industries.

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Established Company

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Founded: 2023

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