Indirect Procurement Specialist

Location: Turkey, Gebze

Place of Work: Onsite

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Procurement Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for Managing Local and Global Supplier Relations, Overseeing Procurement Processes, and Maintaining Communication Processes through SAP. Additionally, you will conduct and gain knowledge of a wide range of procurement and supply chain operations.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is integral to who we are. We prioritize Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as a shared responsibility, ensuring equal opportunities for all and fostering a sense of belonging.

Key responsibilities

The Indirect Procurement Specialist is accountable for ensuring effective procurement processes and alignment with company goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in line with business requirements.

• Developing innovative solutions to achieve cost savings in procurement processes and continuously improving strategies to meet budgetary goals.

• Managing purchase orders, ensuring product quality and specifications and maintaining accurate documentation for compliance and reporting.

• Coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders to forecast needs, address procurement challenges and align procurement activities with organizational objectives.

• Tracking the status of orders, evaluating supplier performance, and preparing regular reports to inform decision-making and support business strategies.

• This role requires proactive communication, problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to ensure procurement goals are met efficiently and effectively.

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.

• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.

• 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 in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.

• Proven experience of at least 2 years in procurement, vendor management and contract negotiation with a strong understanding of procurement processes and strategies.

• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skill.

• Exceptional planning and organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and complex environment.

• A proactive and curious approach to problem-solving, driving innovation by exploring new solutions and perspectives.

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.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, 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.

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.

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.

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