Senior Manager, Procurement - Exton, PA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development, definition, and implementation of the Global Procurement Strategy for direct materials and services for dsm-firmenich biomedical, translating business objectives into category and sourcing strategies, establishing strong governance frameworks and strategic procurement plans, and building future‑focused category plans based on market analysis and commercial demands.
• Lead the Global Strategic Procurement team (Sourcing and Purchasing) by monitoring performance, steering workload and priorities, driving progress on activities and projects, ensuring compliance to applicable requirements, and driving an engaged, high‑performing team.
• Lead sourcing initiatives related to innovation and large operational projects to support business growth and create value through procurement.
• Cultivate strategic supplier relationships, drive joint innovation and increase transparency with strategic suppliers, conduct supplier performance assessments, and ensure alignment to business priorities.
• Provide cross‑functional business partnering by engaging early with stakeholders to shape demand, influencing commercial agreement terms and conditions, and embedding procurement in S&OP process.
• Lead procurement capability development by building strategic skill development such as negotiation, financial acumen, and scenario planning.

The salary 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: $114,700–$170,000.

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Opportunity to grow and develop.
• Purpose‑led and performance‑driven corporate culture that values people and planet.
• Opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
• Chance to make improvements and have an impact on the business.

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement (including Sourcing and Purchasing roles) in various B2B environments.
• Minimum 3 years people‑management experience.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and building procurement excellence.
• Experience working in global markets, the Medical Device (or pharma) industry, project and portfolio management, and change management.
• Experience in S&OP along with SAP knowledge and skills.
• Affinity with Quality Management Systems; experience with quality standards applicable in the Biomedical market (ISO
  13485, cGMP, etc.) is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, and/or Engineering.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you unique. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.