Interim Category Manager Indirect Procurement

dsm-firmenich is a global leader dedicated to creating a healthier and more sustainable future. By participating in this role, you will help reinforce the Indirect Procurement profile and recognition within our internal stakeholder community.

As an Interim Category Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing the sourcing strategy for your assigned category, which has a spend of €20-€100 million and involves managing 10-40 suppliers. Your key tasks will include:

• Leading the deployment of the category strategy and prioritizing procurement initiatives.
• Negotiating and selecting suppliers, and managing the contracting process.
• Building and managing relationships with key suppliers, and tracking their performance (Key Supplier Management).
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and procurement colleagues to ensure alignment on initiatives and best practices.
• Contributing to the overall Indirect Procurement strategy for dsm-firmenich.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in either a procurement or business context.
• Specific expertise in the IT/OT (production automation) domain, including experience with instrumentation, control systems (PLC/DCS), and related digital manufacturing solutions.
• Fluency in both Dutch (local language) and English

• An exciting part-time interim position for 1 year (16-24 hours per week) .
• You will be offered a project contract for the duration of the assignment of 1 year, for 16 or 24 hours per week. The salary indication is between €5,700 - €6,000 per month based on a full-time position, with 8.33% holiday allowance and 25 pro-rata vacation days
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative company.
• The chance to use your expertise to contribute to significant financial metrics and stakeholder satisfaction.