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dsm-firmenich Sourcing Manager, R&D projects in La Plaine, Switzerland

Job title - Sourcing Manager, R&D projects (70152)

Location – Geneva, Switzerland

Job model – Hybrid

We are looking for a highly driven and motivated:

Sourcing Manager, R&D projects

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

As the successful candidate, you will join the Creation Hub Europe and contribute to the client’s project development cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Boost competitivity & performance by scouting, sourcing, sampling, and introducing new raw materials (RMs) for fragrance and flavour Ingredients in development or optimization phase:

  • Answer and provide sourcing information upon R&D request in a timely manner.

  • Empower R&D team by providing competitive intelligence information of fine chemical industry.

  • Enable portfolio differentiation by co-leading transversal programs & finding innovative & sustainable raw materials, processes, or companies:

  • Proactively identify new RMs or companies offering sustainable solutions

  • Manage R&D projects & share updates during Steering committee.

  • Ensure business continuity for Ingredients industrialization

  • Manage the procurement category related to New Ingredients ramp-up

  • Represent Procurement within Ingredients committees

  • Be involved in business continuity plan for key intermediates

  • Support digitalization by owning sourcing data and improving its availability and accuracy in corporate tools.

  • Support R&D & Procurement communities & proactively facilitate their interactions.

We bring:

  • Be involved in all steps of Perfumery & Beauty Ingredient research and industrialization.

  • Become part of our diverse and highly innovative and international Science & Research team.

  • The opportunity to work for a highly socially company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

  • The opportunity to benefit comfortable & hybrid working conditions.

You Bring:

  • Scientific background with MSc or PhD in chemistry or related field. Proven business orientation with project management and sourcing track records.

  • Minimum 5 years of work experience within the relevant field is mandatory.

  • Ability to work independently, and as team member to achieve results in a complex and

partially remote environment.

  • Curious, open-minded, highly motivated with excellent communication skills.

  • Fluency in English and preferentially in French.

The application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume (English or French) via our career portal.

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, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich 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.

About dsm-firmenich:

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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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.

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