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.

　　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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