Senior Buyer, Procurement - Princeton, NJ

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Senior Buyer, Procurement

Princeton, NJ

Hybrid

As a Senior Buyer, Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a world-class sourcing strategy that drives cost savings and operational excellence. You will lead and mentor regional Procurement teams, guiding them in developing and implementing strategies to maximize efficiencies. Ensuring access to qualified suppliers at the best possible cost, you will enable the speed and flexibility needed for success. Your role will focus on optimizing Procurement processes and contracts worldwide, securing third-party materials at the best cost, quality, and service levels. You will also develop the supplier base with innovation and responsible sourcing, ensuring sustainable and forward-thinking procurement practices. Additionally, you will oversee contract implementation, ensuring compliance with company policies while continuously improving supplier performance. Maintaining close collaboration with key customer segments, you will ensure alignment with global and regional priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive impactful change in a dynamic, global environment. If you thrive on strategic leadership, cost optimization, and supplier excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive Cost Savings & Strategy Execution – Develop and implement regional savings initiatives, actively contributing to the business purchasing plan while tracking and reporting progress.
• Strategic Supplier Management – Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, lead fact-based negotiations, track performance, and drive continuous improvement through strategic supplier development activities.
• Develop Supplier Base with Innovation & Responsible Sourcing – Identify and collaborate with suppliers that drive innovation and align with responsible sourcing principles to enhance sustainability and business value.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Support local buyers, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure effective sourcing strategy implementation aligned with business needs and priorities.
• Sourcing Strategy & Implementation – Oversee the execution of strategic sourcing methodologies, select key suppliers, and ensure knowledge sharing and communication across procurement teams.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization – Measure internal procurement performance, track cost savings, and identify opportunities for further total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions.
• Internal Customer Engagement – Strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders by gathering feedback, reinforcing procurement’s value, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  
  

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range DSM 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. This position is also eligible for bonuses and benefits, which are not included in the pay scale provided. Salary $97,600-$120,000.

We Bring

• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
  
  

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, engineering, or a related field, with a recognized qualification in Procurement preferred.
• 5 years of experience in Procurement, marketing & sales, or product management, with a strong understanding of strategic and operational Procurement processes.
• Ability to develop business strategies, anticipate market trends, and drive key supplier programs across multiple categories.
• Expertise in negotiation techniques, contracting tools, and supplier relationship management to optimize cost, quality, and service.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in international matrix organizations and the ability to drive change and innovation.
• Advanced communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong internal and external networks.
  
  

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.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, 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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