What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Procurement position at dsm-firmenich?
Location: Princeton, NJ, US
Bring your passion for operational excellence and strategic sourcing to dsm-firmenich!
We’re seeking a dynamic, hands-on procurement leader to join our Premix Procurement team within Health, Nutrition & Care. As Senior Manager Procurement, you’ll be the driving force behind our regional procurement strategy in North America—partnering with senior leaders to optimize supply chains, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver value creation initiatives that fuel business growth.
You’ll lead a high-performing team, manage complex spend categories, and ensure seamless execution of global sourcing strategies at the regional level. This critical role serves as the voice of procurement for North America, influencing decisions that impact innovation, quality, and profitability across our premix solutions portfolio.
Your Key Responsibilities
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.
The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on December 15, 2025
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.
Bring your passion for operational excellence and strategic sourcing to dsm-firmenich!
We’re seeking a dynamic, hands-on procurement leader to join our Premix Procurement team within Health, Nutrition & Care. As Senior Manager Procurement, you’ll be the driving force behind our regional procurement strategy in North America—partnering with senior leaders to optimize supply chains, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver value creation initiatives that fuel business growth.
You’ll lead a high-performing team, manage complex spend categories, and ensure seamless execution of global sourcing strategies at the regional level. This critical role serves as the voice of procurement for North America, influencing decisions that impact innovation, quality, and profitability across our premix solutions portfolio.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional procurement strategy and translate global sourcing plans into actionable initiatives
- Align procurement priorities with regional business objectives and customer segments
- Manage and develop a team of 3 direct reports across multiple sites in North America
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers; negotiate effectively to secure best outcomes
- Oversee 13 categories, $21M–$86M annual spend, 600 materials, and 180 suppliers
- Ensure operational procurement runs smoothly without business disruption while driving cost optimization
- A company shaping the future based on a strong legacy of breakthrough industrial innovations and technologies
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
- 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
- Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress
- Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or other related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, including direct raw materials and ingredients, premix solutions preferred
- Proven success in team leadership and ability to foster engagement in a dynamic environment
- Strong knowledge of ingredients, raw materials, and global sourcing strategies
- Excellent negotiation, supplier relationship management, and stakeholder influencing skills
- Industry experience in food, pharma, or nutrition sectors; familiarity with complex, matrix organizations
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.
The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on December 15, 2025
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.
Salary : $128,700 - $165,000