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DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™Royal DSM is a purpose-led global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative business solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information can be found atwww.dsm.com.The ChallengeTo act as the first point of contact for all stakeholders on the sites which you support, coordinating and re-directing all purchasing activities for spend between 100,000 and 500,000 Euro’s.This individual will capture all Indirect spend for your sites and define the relevant Sourcing approach, aligned with the sourcing strategies.To assist stakeholders: using DSM (preferred) contracts, executing competitive bids, spot buying or coordinate specification-sourcing process towards category management.The Position
Write an annual Sourcing plan for the sites and implement the sourcing strategies for sites.
Collect and manage internal customers feedback on the sourcing process to identify further TCO reduction and Purchasing value creation opportunities
Increase the usage of Strategic Sourcing Methodology (SSM) on sites.
Prepare and lead fact based negotiation and select supplier for all spend projects between 100 KEuro’s and 500 KEuro’s.
Lead contract implementation and resolve issues.
Evaluate and renew contracts by identifying and prioritizing opportunities for reduction of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Ensure use of strategic sourcing methodology (SSM) and best practices.
Define and lead cross-functional sourcing teams and define and lead (global) multi BG cross-functional sourcing teams.
Provide team members with direction and support throughout the steps and activities of the strategic sourcing process
Manage and facilitate the collaboration within the cross-functional sourcing team.
Develop and manage relationship with preferred/approved suppliers and track/develop their performance and conduct supplier performance evaluations.
Assist supplier on performance improvement, to monitor progress and ensure successful implementation.
To drive the spend towards the preferred suppliers ensuring optimal leverage of the spend and achieving significant supply base reductions.
Provide input to Category Management.
Collect all relevant information for Category management and discuss business needs in order to gain maximum fit for use.
Enforce contract compliance and report and recommend changes to Category management.
The Ideal
Bachelors Degree preferred, preferably in business administration, commerce, engineering or other relevant discipline.
Knowledge of the Category in terms of products, services and contracts.
In-depth knowledge of Indirect Spend in terms of business dynamics, markets, innovation requirements and growth opportunities.
Recognized qualification in Purchasing and negotiation and contracting skills and change management.
Substantial professional experience (>5 yrs.) in Purchasing (Indirect), Business Intelligence or Marketing & Sales.
Deep understanding and knowledge of Hub/Site business needed.
The RewardWorking for DSM means the opportunity to really contribute to improve people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.Procedure & ContactInterested in this position? Please apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter via the career portal(www.dsm.com/careers).Pre-employment screening procedures are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when further information is required.Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.Royal DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext. For more information about DSM seehttp://www.dsm.comor connect on
