Buyer, Manufacturing - North America | Princeton, NJ

Buyer, Manufacturing - North America

Princeton, NJ – As a Buyer, Manufacturing (North America), you will be a key partner to manufacturing and laboratory sites, ensuring reliable supply of technical goods and services while driving value, efficiency, and sustainability. Operating at the intersection of procurement, engineering, and operations, you’ll balance day‑to‑day execution with longer‑term sourcing strategies, shaping supplier relationships, managing risk, and enabling smooth operations across the Americas manufacturing network.

• Act as the primary procurement partner for manufacturing and laboratory stakeholders, balancing operational needs with strategic sourcing objectives.
• Execute sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and contract management activities for technical goods and services (Opex & Capex).
• Collaborate with category managers to implement regional and local procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships to achieve cost, service, risk, and sustainability targets.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, P2P processes, and supplier qualification standards.
• Leverage data, analytics, and digital procurement tools to improve transparency, performance, and decision‑making.

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition, and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science‑led company, cutting‑edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game‑changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related discipline.
• 1-5 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain roles, within a manufacturing environment required.
• Exposure to MRO and/or Capex sourcing, including supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• ARIBA experience in procurement and supplier management preferred.
• A proactive, resilient, and collaborative approach, with an interest in sustainability and responsible sourcing.

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 $100,000-$115,000.

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.

At dsm‑firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

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.