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dsm-firmenich Operational Sourcing Lead - Waukesha/Germantown WI area in Germantown, Wisconsin
Operational Sourcing Lead
Location: Waukesha/Germantown WI area
Hybrid/Remote
The Operational Sourcing Lead is responsible for managing the supplier base to ensure security of supply, compliance to quality and regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement on service, costs, OWC, and sustainability. Leads Sourcing initiatives related to Running Business to secure supply of products to customer’s needs.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Key Responsibilities:
Performing tactical, operational, and transactional sourcing tasks for direct raw materials.
Create, maintain and track purchase orders.
Maintain vendor master data.
Create a maintain PIR’s and OA’s.
Work with accounts payable personnel to follow up an ensure timely invoice payment and assist in reconciling invoice and receiving transactions discrepancies.
Supports and assist in the onboarding process of new suppliers and raw materials.
Acts as a first level of escalation for Purchasing in case of non-conformance and/or poor performance of a supplier.
Close, harmonious liaison with all stakeholders to keep their needs in mind and to keep stakeholders informed of market conditions, delivery dates, and status of purchase orders.
Help sourcing search for new suppliers, goods, and services as required.
Record supplier non-conformances and follow appropriate corrective actions per procedures.
Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.
Routing contracts for signatures by business and track contract compliance and coverage.
We Bring:
Sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs.
You Bring:
A four-year college degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Food Sciences, Commerce, or other disciplines relevant to the Food Industries.
Minimum of 1 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain.
Candidate should be well organized, structured and be able to communicate at all levels throughout the organization.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and expedite effectively with vendors utilizing effective verbal, written and analytical skills.
Previous experience working with SAP or other ERP system
Proficient using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
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.
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