**Job title:** Category Manager Global Energy Procurement **Location:** Maastricht or Barcelona As Category Manager Global Energy Procurement, you will shape and lead the strategic sourcing of energy across our global operations, driving value through innovation, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making. You will play a pivotal role in managing energy markets, hedging strategies, and supplier relationships to ensure business continuity and cost efficiency. This is your opportunity to influence the future of energy procurement at a science-led, purpose-driven company—within a critical category that sits at the crossroads of sustainability, innovation, and global business strategy. **Key responsibilities:** + Develop and implement the global energy procurement strategy in alignment with the Director of Global Energy Procurement, ensuring delivery on cost, sustainability, and supplier performance targets. + Lead energy hedging and procurement initiatives, including understanding internal business energy needs and developing a hedging plan based on this understanding, while collaborating closely with Business Intelligence and Renewable Energy teams to align with market trends and sustainability goals. + Manage key supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, performance tracking, and strategic engagement through Key Supplier Management (KSM). + Prepare and manage annual energy budgets and quarterly price updates, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with business needs. + Drive collaboration and knowledge sharing across procurement functions, promoting standardized processes and best practices within and beyond the category. + Represent dsm-firmenich externally in supplier and industry engagements, while enhancing internal stakeholder satisfaction through strategic leadership and communication. **We bring:** + Unique career paths across health, nutrition, and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen. + A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do. + A science-led company with cutting-edge research and creativity – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers. + Growth that keeps up with you – join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership. + A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on. + A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well. **You bring:** + A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (master’s preferred), with at least 5 years of experience in energy and strategic procurement. + Strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and a passion for leveraging AI and data in procurement. + Fluency in English and French; additional languages are a plus. + A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to influence and lead across functions and regions. + Proven success in deploying category strategies and delivering measurable value. + A commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement. **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.** **Our application process:** Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Maria Roman, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (maria.roman@dsm-firmenich.com). **DEI and equal opportunity statement:** At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. **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."