Taste Procurement Specialist

Job title – Taste Procurement Specialist

Location – Barcelona, Spain

Job model – Hybrid

As a Taste Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in dsm-firmenich Procurement team, you will support supply continuity and drive projects such as Localization. You will ensure security of supply, deliver against key performance indicators, drive best practices, and connect effectively with key internal stakeholders and dsm-firmenich supply ecosystem in full accordance with our Code of Ethics and applicable policies.

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

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities

• Central point of contact for Taste Procurement in the region – Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
• Ensure supply continuity for raw materials for all Taste manufacturing sites in the region / sites assigned
• Support Raw Material Localization and Introduction of new sources and new Raw Materials
• Support spot purchases
• Participate to projects aiming at creating value for the Company (Leadtime Reduction, Productivity, SMI, SMOI, SOI, Forecast Collaboration, etc)
• Support Global sourcing teams in sourcing portfolio management on assigned category(s) of Raw Materials

We bring

• A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the flavors, taste, beauty and fragrance industries
• The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry
• Opportunity to work in an area that directly impacts the business
• Learning and development opportunity

You bring

• Bachelor’s Degree from University or College in Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, Food Science, Agronomy

• Possess 5 – 7 years of experience in Procurement (Flavors & Fragrance industry, Consumer Products, Naturals, or Ingredients business is a plus)
• Experience in working SAP Procurement / Planning modules.
• Must be able to manage challenging stakeholders and strike a balance in functional priorities & needs.
• Strong at internal and external stakeholders’ management
• Fluent written and spoken English is a must, Spanish and/or French are a plus

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