As a world leader in plant-based chemistry, we offer our customers renewable pine-based ingredients for the perfumery, health & beauty, nutrition, and industrial sectors.

"DRT, the best for nature". Historically located in the south-west on France in the heart of the Landes Forest since 1932, our social responsibility is a priority. 92% of our products are recovered and 73% of our energy is renewable.

Through our research platforms, we are also investing in the future by offering sustainable products that push the boundaries of tomorrow's innovations. 5% of our workforce is dedicated to R&D and 85% of our products are bio sourced.

DRT, a dsm-firmenich company, represents:

• 5 production sites in Nouvelle Aquitaine, 1 in the United States and 2 in India.

• 1000 employees, including 900 in Nouvelle Aquitaine.

• A local company integrated into an international dsm-firmenich group of around 30,000 people with opportunities for worldwide development. www.dsm-firmenich.com

• 300 different products distributed worldwide. Any examples? An ingredient for haute couture perfumes or bio-based resin for high-performance tires.

  Do you want to join a multicultural group in full development with innovative projects? Don't hesitate, join us!

  Job Title – DRT France - Director Terpenes & Resins Procurement H/F

  Location – Dax or Bordeaux

  Hourly Regime – Daily basis

  Status / Duration : Cadre / CDI

  Your key responsibilities:

  The role is to drive the sourcing strategy of renewable raw materials worth around 150 million euros for the Perfume & Beauty Business Unit. Reporting to the Head of Global Ingredients Procurement, you will oversee the strategic relationships with major suppliers, you will manage the global Terpenes & Resins Purchasing team od about ten employees, and you will work with business segments, regions, Finance and Supply Chain

  Your Key Areas of Accountability / Responsibility

  • Lead the development and implementation of the purchasing strategy for a raw materials portfolio worth over 140 million Euros.

  • Owns the Budget, Revised Annual Forecast and Forward Looking Cost for the defined perimeter.

  • Manage entrusted global categories for the whole group, ensuring alignment with own BU and other client BUs objectives.

  • Manage and develop an international and diversified team.

  • Drive supplier partnership excellence for owned categories.

  • Drive responsible sourcing agenda for owned categories.

  • Monitor trading services, contracts, and risk management activities.

  • Drive continuous improvement projects pipeline development and implementation to deliver substantial savings, cash, and simplicity.

  • Leverage Supplier Innovation capabilities to create value for the BU. Develop new sources of strategic raw materials.

  • Monitor existing markets and suppliers and negotiate contracts in collaboration with buyers for strategic suppliers.

  • Contribute to Market Intelligence reports.

  • Develop Communication with your team & business partners – Local & Global on sourcing and market developments.

  • Participate in multidisciplinary project groups to grow Industrial Ingredients.

    Your profile

  • Studies: Master degree in sourcing and procurement: Bac + 5 (MAI / MBA)

  • Experience: 10 years+ expertise in either Procurement and/or broader Business context of Category management and 5 years of experience in team management.

  • Competencies

  • Strategic thinking & creativity, collaboration excellence

  • Accountability of decision-making, ensuring alignment with our values.

  • A strong sense of communication and a strong ability to influence.

  • You are autonomous and able to work within an international and multidisciplinary team.

  • You know how to work effectively and successfully in countries and cultures whose customs and rules differ significantly from those of the country of origin.

  • You have a willingness to travel and you are fluent in English and French, both orally and in writing.

  • Thorough negotiation and influencing skills and able to engage with others,

  • Able to navigate through matrix work environment.

  • Very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); basic ERP & Query skillset; SAP experience preferred.

  • The +:

  • Experience in Pine Chemicals materials is an asset.

  Do you recognize yourself? Then you will flourish in our teams!

  Why join us?

  • A basic salary, to which are added a thirteenth and fourteenth month, as well as the granting of meal vouchers or a transport bonus to compensate for travel costs.

  • Other benefits: profit-sharing, family health and welfare coverage, etc.

  • A work/life balance favored by our location in the heart of Les Landes Forest near the Atlantic Ocean and our teleworking agreement.

  • A structured integration process with numerous training courses, visits, and meetings.

  • Opportunities for skills development and internal mobility, including within the dsm-firmenich group.

  • A local and international vision with a multicultural working atmosphere.

    Our recruitment process in 3 steps

1. A telephone or video exchange with our recruitment officer

2. An interview including a business case with your future Manager and members of the Perfumes & Beauty Purchasing Department

3. An interview with our HR Manager

   Commitment to equal opportunities

   At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are shared responsibilities that are integral to our daily work, not only for the benefit of our employees, customers, and communities, but also to generate business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

   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: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

   Dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, 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-firmenichAs 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. Additional Information

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