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Senior Expert Buyer

Waukesha, WI

The **Senior Expert Buyer** leads cross-functional teams in developing and implementing sourcing strategies and initiatives for assigned categories related to Pet Food. This role will oversee Direct Spend commodities/services as part of the global dsm-firmenich Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) purchasing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Work closely with other BG Buyers, Category Managers, Call-off Employees, Planning, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Accounts Payable Teams.

+ Internal contact with BG Purchasing directors, Business Managers, QA managers, Manufacturing managers, and Category managers.

+ External contact with suppliers and across multiple dsm-firmenich sites.

+ Develops commodity and supplier strategies to achieve year-over-year cost reduction results through effective collaboration and competition with suppliers.

+ Creates project plans, implementation strategies, and execution plans with stakeholders.

+ Performs assigned commodity and industry analysis to develop business intelligence on supply markets.

+ Negotiates all commercial requirements and followed competitive bidding procedures when necessary to ensure the lowest total cost for specific materials.

+ Drafts contracts that formally outline all relevant requirements involving stakeholders and finalize them with the required signatures.

+ Resolves problems concerning delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity, or cost of purchased materials.

+ Provides support to established Operating Working Capital (OWC) goals and objectives.

+ Cross-train in other commodities to serve as a backup in the function.

We Bring:

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

+ Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

+ Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.

+ 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 or equivalent experience in Commerce/Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or SCM-related field.

+ 5+ years of experience in Sourcing and Purchasing roles in a business-to-business environment.

+ Experience in the pet food or related food ingredient industry required.

+ Strong relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

+ SAP knowledge is a strong plus, would consider other ERP experience.

+ Proficient using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

+ Travel sometimes up to 20% for supplier visits and quarterly visits to our hub in Tonganoxie, KS.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

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.

Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together.**

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.