R&D Sourcing Manager

Job title R&D Sourcing Manager (69480)

Location Geneva, Switzerland or Dax, France

Job model Hybrid

Please be kindly informed that the deadline to apply is 15th July.

We are looking for a highly driven and motivated :

R&D Sourcing manager

The R&D Sourcing manager plays a key role in sourcing & introducing of new raw materials for new ingredients to be introduced into the palette and empowering the R&D team by providing informaiton on industrial costing, carbon footprint data for raw materials or competitive intelligence on fine chemical industry.

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 business value.

Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities :

• Boost competitivity & performance by scouting, sourcing, sampling, and introducing new raw materials (RMs) for fragrance and Flavour Ingredients in development or optimization phase.
• Answer and provide sourcing information upon R&D request in a timely manner.
• Empower R&D team by providing competitive intelligence information of fine chemical industry.
• Enable Green & low Carbon transition by co-leading transversal programs & finding sustainable & interesting raw materials, processes, or companies.
• Proactively identify new RMs or companies offering sustainable solutions.
• Co-lead green transition R&D program & share updates during Steering committee.
• Support digitalization by owning sourcing data and improving its availability and accuracy in corporate tool.
• Ensure business continuity for Ingredients industrialization and manage the procurement category related to new ingredients ramp-up.
• Represent Procurement within Ingredients committees.
• Support R&D & Procurement communities & proactively facilitate their interactions.

We bring :

• Involvement in all steps of Perfumery & Beauty ingredient research and industrialization.
• Being part of a diverse and highly innovative and international Science & Research team.
• Opportunity to work for a highly socially company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• Opportunity to benefit comfortable & hybrid working conditions.

You Bring :

• Either Business background with MSc in Procurement and proven knowledge of chemistry or scientific background with MSc or PhD in Chemistry, with proven business interest.
• 3-5 years of work experience within the relevant field would be a significant asset.
• Ability to work independently, and as team member to achieve results in a complex and
• partially remote environment.
• Curious, open-minded, highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Fluency in English and preferentially in French.

The application process :

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume and cover letter in English via our 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, 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.