Vp Procurement Taste, Texture

**VP Procurement TTH**
**Europe**
**Hybrid**

The VP Procurement TTH is responsible to drive procurement value delivery for TTH and for dsm-firmenich, in full alignment with TTH BU Strategy and Objectives and dsm-firmenich Procurement roadmap and targets, leveraging Group Procurement power, plans and processes, to the benefit of TTH and dsm-firmenich as a whole, in full compliance with dsm-firmenich Values & Behaviors and Responsible Sourcing roadmap, connecting global/regional/local level delivery, and developing engaged teams.

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**:

- Lead TTH procurement strategy, notably on categories led by TTH Procurement, and end-to-end execution of the full spend of TTH procurement to create both top
- and bottom-line value and cash generation, in line with the strategic objectives and priorities of the BU and the company.
- Lead and coach the TTH procurement team globally and build a resource deployment plan that drives people engagement and development based on our core values.
- Ensure organizational effectiveness by leveraging data, metrics & insights/foresight, optimization and automation of processes, and digitalization.
- Build a globally connected TTH procurement function that is regionally/locally anchored with broad category capabilities and selected TTH function knowledge.
- Develop appropriate suppliers relationships and strategic alliances. Define group-wide guidelines on TTH suppliers and raw material selection in line with the company’s environmental and social values and standards and drive accountability for responsible sourcing, human rights, business ethics, and environmental standards across TTH procurement.
- Proactively represent TTH in Procurement and Procurement in TTH, ensuring procurement contributions are always business relevant.

**We bring**:

- Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
- 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.
- Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
- Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.

**You bring**:

- You possess in-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices (15+ years of experience).
- You master the following hard/soft skills: Business acumen, Execution leadership, Resilience, Responsible procurement, Supplier relationship management, Stakeholder management, Emotional intelligence, Entrepreneurial mindset, Team management and talent development, Crisis management, Supplier-enabled innovation management, Digital savvy.
- You bring a broad business knowledge coupled with excellent financial/cost management skills, as well as a track record of leading and delivering complex projects/programs in a dynamic global environment.
- You are a Team player at executive levels with excellent partnering skills with business units and corporate functions to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.

**Our recruitment process**

**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,