Senior Buyer Manufacturing & Laboratory (m/f/d)

Excellent manufacturing performance starts long before production begins. At dsm-firmenich, you will operate at the intersection of Procurement and Manufacturing, where supplier partnerships, sourcing execution and investment decisions directly support operational performance and sustainable growth. As Senior Buyer Manufacturing & Laboratory (m/f/d), you will lead indirect procurement projects across Opex and Capex categories, delivering sourcing initiatives, supporting small to mid-sized investment projects, and creating tangible value across multiple manufacturing and laboratory sites.

• Location: Delft or Maastricht, Netherlands

Your key responsibilities

• Act as the key procurement partner for Manufacturing and Laboratory sites, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and seamless collaboration across functions.
• Develop and execute local and regional sourcing strategies for Indirect Manufacturing, Opex and Capex categories in close partnership with Category Managers.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, contracting and supplier management, delivering sustainable value and cost savings.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships that support operational excellence, innovation, sustainability and business continuity.
• Drive compliance, contract management, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) excellence and transparent savings reporting while continuously improving procurement processes.
• Facilitate structured decision-making, stakeholder alignment and effective communication, working autonomously in a dynamic environment.

We offer

• A legacy of strategic procurement excellence and collaborative leadership, driving impactful supplier partnerships and operational efficiency across manufacturing and laboratory sites.
• A professional highly motivated team of diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box.
• A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
• The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.
• A role that is crucial on projects and business continuity and allows you to build your brand.
• A caring and supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.

You bring

• A bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field combined with at least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Manufacturing or a technical business environment; project management experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• A connector mindset, bringing together stakeholders, priorities and processes to achieve shared business objectives.
• Strategic thinking, creativity and a continuous improvement mindset, enabling you to identify opportunities and drive innovation.
• Proven negotiation, stakeholder management and commercial acumen, combined with a strong focus on delivering results in complex environments.
• Resilience, emotional intelligence and an entrepreneurial spirit, allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving business landscape.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

At dsm-firmenich, you’ll join a global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.