**Senior Expert Buyer** The **Senior Expert Buyer** leads cross-functional teams in developing and implementing sourcing strategies and initiatives for assigned categories. This role will oversee Direct Spend commodities/services as part of the global dsm-firmenich Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) purchasing organization. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Key Responsibilities:** + Work closely with other BG Buyers, Category Managers, Call-off Employees, Planning, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Accounts Payable Teams. + Internal contact with BG Purchasing directors, Business Managers, QA managers, Manufacturing managers, and Category managers. + External contact with suppliers and across multiple dsm-firmenich sites. + Develops commodity and supplier strategies to achieve year-over-year cost reduction results through effective collaboration and competition with suppliers. + Creates project plans, implementation strategies, and execution plans with stakeholders. + Performs assigned commodity and industry analysis to develop business intelligence on supply markets. + Negotiates all commercial requirements and followed competitive bidding procedures when necessary to ensure the lowest total cost for specific materials. + Drafts contracts that formally outline all relevant requirements involving stakeholders and finalize them with the required signatures. + Resolves problems concerning delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity, or cost of purchased materials. + Provides support to established Operating Working Capital (OWC) goals and objectives. + Cross-train in other commodities to serve as a backup in the function. **We Bring:** + Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions. + Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change. + Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments. + Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path. + Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet. + Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions. **You Bring:** + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Commerce/Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or SCM-related field. + 5+ years of experience in Sourcing and Purchasing roles in a business-to-business environment. + Strong relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders. + SAP knowledge is a strong plus, would consider other ERP experience. + Proficient using MS Word, Excel and Outlook. + Accommodate travel sometimes up to 20% for supplier visits. 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 by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable sharing this, please let us know. Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.