Job Title: Senior Buyer Procurement TTH (Cotia/SP)
City: Cotia-SP
Work Model: Hybrid
Clevel: P14


As a Senior Buyer Procurement TTH, you will be responsible for representing our Global Sourcing Managers in LAM. We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team in Cotia, Brazil. As a member of the Savory Sourcing team, you will support the team with demands related to our daily routine. Additionally, you will assist the regional team in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies for several regional raw material portfolios.


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

• Support Global Sourcing Managers with our Key stakeholders in LAM. Activities will include – Follow up with suppliers ensuring the supply on the region, coverage and negotiations with suppliers focusing on key identified criteria – Quality, Service Delivery, Operational Improvements, Total Cost of Ownership, etc.
• Help Sourcing Managers developing end to end business sourcing strategies – Incl. risk mitigation strategies and responsible sourcing.
• Source and introduce new raw materials: identify potential Local suppliers, lead RFP/RFQ, follow up sample’s approval and request/review appropriate documentations.
• Engage and develop collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders (Planning, business, regulatory, quality, etc.) and external partners (suppliers).

You Bring

• Degree from University or College in Engineering, Economics, Business administration, Science, Agronomy.
• Professional experience in procurement or Supply Chain, preferably in the food industry.
• Demonstrate active listening, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Independent & curious mindset.
• Extremely good communication & influencing skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English. - Spanish will be a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Power Point, Excel, Word); Basic ERP & query skillset (SAP experience preferred)

We Bring

• The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry.
• A dynamic, multicultural and innovative environment in a market-leading group.
• The opportunity to work towards your career goals, within a supportive team that encourages growth and professional development.
• Opportunity to be involved in employee operated communities encompassing topics such as social impact, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness.
• 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.

How to apply


Interested in this job? Apply online by submitting your resume through our career portal. Generally, the procedure will be in line with the application process described on the dsm-firmenich careers website. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications through the career portal.


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: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.


dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our 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 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