Job title - Global Continuous Improvement Manager

Location – Spain (Barcelona)

As the Global Continuous Improvement Manager, you will be part of the Procurement Excellence function, define and implement Procurement projects aligned with Business process and solution roadmap, lead process and digital improvement initiatives and foster implementation of industry best practices.

Your key responsibilities

This role involves translating the business process and solution roadmap into executable projects and leading them to a successful implementation, including process and solution (re-) design, documentation, change management / training and stakeholder management. In addition, this role brings outside-in views and best in-class practices to challenge the status quo and deliver optimal ways of working for the procurement organisation.

Strategy Support

• Act as internal consultant/PMO and lead complex global projects for the Procurement organization.
• Support the Business Process Owners to define business processes and solution roadmap.
• Collaborate with /support business teams to identify, develop and execute continuous improvement and digital opportunities.
  
  

Innovation And AI

• Collect and share industry best practices and develop understanding of future procurement processes incl Gen AI.
• Promote/support the adoption of latest processes and solutions to drive process compliance and efficiency
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Represent Procurement Excellence and build strong, trusting partnerships to readily mobilize people and influence across Procurement, BUs and BPs to ensure alignment and buy-in on procurement strategy and initiatives.
• Identify, within respective BU or region, specific demand that requires Procurement Excellence awareness and/or action.
  
  

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
  
  

You bring

• Tertiary qualifications, from the areas of Business administration /Commerce/Engineering/Supply chain
• In-depth knowledge of and experience (8 years min) with Procurement strategy, policies, processes, and solutions including SAP
• Experience in project management and agile ways of working; recognised qualification in project management
• Good commercial sector knowledge with ability to assess business needs & able to translate it into value creation
• Strategic thinking, solution-oriented with excellent analytical and planning skills; Pragmatic, hands-on mentality with high resilience and ability to zoom-in and out (details vs. big picture)
• Very strong PMO skills with a knack for analytics, numbers and digital savviness
• Can-do mentality, excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills without direct authority; Team player with ability to cope with ambiguity, manage conflicting priorities, & work in fast changing environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; Additional language knowledge is an asset
  
  

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, 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.