Buyer Procurement P&B H/F DRT - Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques

Job title - Buyer Procurement P&B
Localisation - Dax, France
Area - Regional & Global Scope
Status/Duration - CDI

Dive into the exciting world of plant-based chemistry by joining dsm-firmenich group. Specialising in the manufacture of renewable ingredients for the perfumery, health & beauty, nutrition and industrial sectors, we are looking for a Buyer Procurement P&B for one of our Landes sites.

If you are fluent in French and English and you are passionate about the world of procurement, this unique opportunity is for you!

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

As a Perfumery & Beauty Buyer Procurement, you will be responsible for setting up and implementing strategies for several categories on a regional and global level.

• Sourcing Strategy & Procurement Plan: Design and implement global and regional saving opportunities, regularly reporting the status of these initiatives.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, lead fact-based negotiations, and continuously track supplier performance to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with business management and site teams to ensure effective procurement and resource allocation.
• Strategy Implementation: Monitor and ensure the implementation of sourcing strategies, breaking down organizational barriers and engaging business users for successful execution.
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection: Oversee the strategic sourcing process, select key suppliers, and manage collaboration for knowledge sharing and communication with stackholders.

We bring

• Basic pay, plus a thirteenth and fourteenth month's pay, as well as luncheon vouchers or a transport allowance to compensate for travel costs.
• Other benefits: profit-sharing, family health and provident cover, etc.
• A work/life balance favoured by our location in the heart of the Landes forest close to the Atlantic Ocean and our home office agreement.
• A structured onboarding program with training courses, visits and meetings.
• Opportunities for skills development and internal mobility including within the dsm-firmenich group.
• A local and international vision with a multi-cultural working atmosphere.

You bring

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• At least 4 to 6 years of professional experience in purchasing.
• Self-taught, proactive, independent, and able to work in a global team environment.
• Data analysis and advanced negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and business skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Fluency in French and English.

Our process in 4 stages

1. A phone or video interview with our recruiter

2. An interview with your future Manager

3. An interview and a case study with our Director Procurement P&B

4. An interview with HR Manager

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.

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.

About dsm-firmenich

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.

Agency statement

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.

Leader mondial de la chimie du végétal, implanté historiquement dans le Sud-Ouest de la France depuis plusieurs décennies, DRT propose à ses clients des ingrédients renouvelables à base de pin pour les secteurs de la parfumerie et de l'industrie.

Grâce à son savoir-faire industriel unique pour valoriser l'ensemble des dérivés du pin, DRT offre un panel de produits renouvelables et biosourcés à très haute valeur ajoutée. Avec près de 300 références, les produits s'adressent à des secteurs industriels aussi variés que la parfumerie, la santé & beauté, la nutrition ou encore l'industrie (adhésifs, construction et revêtement, pneumatiques, énergie, agriculture).

DRT est implanté en Nouvelle Aquitaine, depuis 1932, avec 4 sites de production mais également aux USA et en Inde. Avec plus de 80% de son chiffre d'affaires réalisé à l'international et 1 400 collaborateurs, DRT exporte aujourd'hui son savoir-faire partout dans le monde et ses produits sont utilisés dans la vie courante des consommateurs du monde entier. DRT est une société de dsm-firmenich, nouvelle compagnie de création et d'innovation dans les domaines de la nutrition, de la beauté et du bien-être - fruit de la fusion des groupes DSM et Firmenich. www.dsm-firmenich.com