Procurement Manager Raw Materials and Packaging (f/m/d)

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for specific raw material categories and packaging to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and business growth.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-creation opportunities across the procurement portfolio.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management to build strong strategic partnerships. Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Product Management teams on cross-functional initiatives and OWC-optimization.
• Monitor market trends, risks, and supplier capabilities to support informed business decisions and mitigate supply risks.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance procurement processes, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

You bring

• Proven experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, and supplier management within a manufacturing, industrial, or FMCG environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of delivering cost savings and creating business value.
• Background in Chemistry / Business Administration is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling data-driven decision-making and effective risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions, regions, and supplier networks.
• Commercial acumen and market awareness, with the capability to identify opportunities, assess trends, and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset combined with strong communication skills and the ability to drive initiatives in a dynamic international environment.
• Proficiency in both German and English for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

We offer

• Flexible hybrid working model based in Grenzach
• Attractive compensation package
• Company Bike Scheme (JobRad)
• Company Pension Plan
• Free sports classes
• Occupational Health Service

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Ewa Wylupek

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At EssCo 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.

Ewa Wylupek

DSM Nutritional Products GmbH

Emil-Barell-Straße 3

79639 Grenzach-Wyhlen

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation

Posted Oct 27, 2026