About the job

 

Job Title: Senior Expert GES Ops RFx and Contact Management (Direct)

City, Country: Shanghai, China

Hybrid/Remote/On Site: On Site

The Procurement & Supply Chain organization annually deals with 350.000 PO items related to all Indirect goods and services and 600.000 invoices and 150.000 tickets for DSM globally. Employees within P&SC are responsible for small value buying with a total value of €100M.

DEI Statement

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

•           Prepare RFx (price lists/outline agreement proposals) for quarterly / half-yearly  / yearly campaign for the Sourcing Manager.

•           Validate, request, and maintain procurement conditions, including PIRs, contracts, and source lists.

•           Support audit requests for internal compliance and external certifications.

•           Ensure operational activities meet SLA targets and quality standards.

•           Prepare reporting template on volume consumption per supplier for quarterly volume review with supplier.

•           Work with Planning teams to ensure seamless integration of Outline Agreements with production planning and scheduling.

•           Prepare quarterly volume validation with suppliers.

•           Collaborate with Sourcing Managers to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and contract terms.

•           Provide regular reports and analytics on Outline Agreement performance, including contract compliance and expiration dates.

•           Request new supplier creation and update supplier general data, coordinating with suppliers as needed.

•           Collaborate with respective teams to make sure the conditions are correctly and timely updated as per the negotiated conditions

•           Drive governance by collaborating with all relevant stakeholders.

•           Provides input to drive improvement through refining or modifying existing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of the RFx and contract management processes

•           Understanding the business requirements and ensuring that the requirements are successfully incorporated during the campaign process, by asking questions and seeking confirmation

•           Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all Outline Agreements

•           Helping and supporting Sourcing Managers and Planners in resolving technical & operational issues related to P2P process.

•           Participating in key meetings as assigned in the global RFx and Contract Management team

•           Tracking and documenting all RFx and Contract Management activities. Developing & continuously improving a playbook of related questions and the solution, described in a step-by-step plan and maintaining SOP's and other training documentation

•           Continuously improving the training material developed during transfer

 

We bring
 

A dynamic team of expert communicators with a drive put dsm-firmenich internally and externally on the map and elevate the reputation.An opportunity to tell a great and inspiring story of change, transformation and progress A flexible work environment that can provide growth and career opportunities An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;A drive to live up to and role model our new values “shape the future”, “own the outcome”, “be a force for good” A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally

 

You bring
 

University or higher degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent experienceFluent in English, written and oralIn-depth knowledge of processes and systems in the functional P2P area (purchasing and accounts payable)Experience in working SAP Procurement / Planning modulesProven track record in working with Direct ProcurementAbility to implement structural improvements in eSourcing & eAuction projects and business processes that drive efficiency and growth

 

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.

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