Global Category Manager Business Services - Legal, Regulatory, IP, R&D Services

Job Title: Global Category Manager Business Services - Legal, Regulatory, IP, R&D Services 

City, Country: The Netherlands.

Work mode: Hybrid

 

The role is to develop, implement, monitor and realize the Sourcing strategy for the Category, within companies' requirements and guidelines, to ensure results on all agreed goals with Digital & Tech, BUs and Group functions, and to contribute to the overall result for dsm-firmenich.

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

• Develop category strategy and approved plan for his/her category.
• Lead deployment of the strategy in the Category and assign priorities for procurement initiatives; Prepare and lead fact-based negotiations, supplier selection and contracting process.  
• Manage procurement initiatives in close alignment with involved stakeholders and procurement colleagues. 
• Account management for Key suppliers. Develop and manage relationship with key suppliers and track their performance (Supplier Excellence Program) including contract management (all valid and up to date).
• Manage knowledge sharing, collaboration and proper communication between Category managers and buyers within the Category and across Categories by providing strategy and deep category expertise and ensure the use of standardized processes and the application of proven best practices. 
• Contribute to the dsm-firmenich Indirect strategy development; Improve and reinforce the dsm-firmenich Indirect Procurement profile and recognition within the internal stakeholder community.

 

We bring

• An open, trusted and flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally. 
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
• A firm belief that working together with our stakeholders and suppliers is the key to achieving great things.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring

• Bachelors' degree in a relevant expertise area, master’s degree preferred.
• Local language and English required, other languages a plus.
• Min 5 years expertise in either Procurement or Business context.
• Category management, Strategic thinking & creativity, Collaboration excellence. 
• Influencing & motivating others; Entrepreneurship; Demand Management / Negotiation skills.
• Data analytics and ability to gather business intelligence; Own and deliver the outcome.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our internal career portal . For further information about the position, please contact Jie Zhao.

For further information about the process, please contact Mimi Phommachak, Recruiter (mimi-m.phommachak@dsm-firmenich.com).

 

Important notes

This job title is temporary and will be adjusted once the job grading structure for the new Group will be adopted (covering among others: grades’ design, job evaluations, calibration, and job titles’ nomenclature). Until these adjustments are finalized, current compensation packages will be grandfathered for those whose new position turns out to be graded lower than their current position. This temporary period will last not more than 24 months for the legacy DSM Executives or legacy FIR SLT members, and not more than 12-18 months for all other employees from the moment the candidate moves into their new position.

 

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