Sourcing Analyst

Somerset, NJ, US

Drive smarter sourcing and cost efficiency as a Sourcing Analyst-Agilex Fragrances. You’ll negotiate with global suppliers, optimize spend, and ensure compliance across diverse categories. This role offers growth in strategic procurement and can be based in multiple locations, shape a career that impacts our bottom line.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of indirect purchases including but not limited to manufacturing supplies, equipment, services and materials as may be required.
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and coordinate procurement activities, including the creation of purchase orders within Ariba system performing good receipts, invoice reconciliation while ensuring compliance with dsm-firmenich procurement policies.
• Ensure all purchased items meet quality standards and are delivered on time as requested by production and or relevant departmental end users.
• Manage and update the procurement database, including supplier master data and procurement records to ensure global master data compliance.
• Manage Requests for Information (RFI) Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) as necessary in support to identify the best cost opportunities and build network of suppliers to meet the company’s material/service purchasing needs.
• Partner with production to regularly conduct production supplies inventory audits, ensure purchase order issuance and material/service delivery on time.
• Collaborate with teams across finance, planning, production, RnD, accounting, master data and other internal teams resolve procurement-related issues.
  
  

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
  
  

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, source-to-pay process and contract negotiation.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience with business systems tools such Ariba, SAP(Required), and Microsoft Office especially Excel, Power point and Outlook.
  
  

The salary provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Annual Salary: $84,500K-$110,00K

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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.

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.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.