Senior Expert, Sourcing - Exton, PA (United States) at dsm-firmenich
dsm-firmenich · Exton, United States Of America · Onsite
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- Office in Exton
Senior Expert, Sourcing
Exton, PA
The Senior Expert, Sourcing manages the supplier base to ensure security of supply, compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement on service, costs, OWC and sustainability. They proactively identify, evaluate and mitigate procurement risks related to quality, supply security and business impact while also leading sourcing initiatives for "Running Business" and "Innovation" projects in order to support business growth and create value through procurement
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance and supply continuity while optimizing supplier performance across cost, service, OWC, and sustainability.
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- Enables timely purchase and availability of direct raw materials, packaging, components, services, and contracted manufacturing by securing appropriate suppliers, contracts, and pricing, in collaboration with Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)
- Negotiates, approves, and documents commercial terms for non-contracted spend with input and support from the Purchasing team
- Applies a risk-based supplier segmentation process to effectively manage the supplier base and implement suitable supplier risk controls
- Partnering with SQA, oversees supplier performance by segment, to monitor, evaluate, and improve performance.
- Acts as a first level of escalation for Purchasing and SQA in case of non-conformance and/or poor performance of a supplier
- Leads the execution of supplier agreements, including negotiation, updates, and renewals
- Supports identification of preferred suppliers and consolidation, where needed, of suppliers within defined categories.
- Identifies and implements opportunities to improve on service, costs, OWC, and sustainability
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- Proactively identifies and mitigates procurement risks
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- Engages cross-functional stakeholders to identify, assess, and prioritize procurement risks
- Translates supplier performance insights into targeted improvement actions
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- Leads Sourcing initiatives related to Running Business and Innovation Projects, to ensure supply continuity
- Supports in the implementation of the Unit Procurement Plan
We Bring:
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
- A firm belief that working together with our customers 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.
- 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 or equivalent experience in Commerce/Procurement, Business Administration, and/or Supply Chain Management
- 5+ years’ experience in Sourcing and Purchasing roles in various business-to-business environments
- Experience in the Medical Device or any other highly regulated industry highly preferred
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier management and consolidation
- SAP knowledge and skills
- Experience with basic project workstream management/project management skills
- Recognized qualification in Procurement along with people, project and change management experience
The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich 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. (Salary: $110k - $120k)
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.
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.
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