Seafood Buyer and Project Manager

Job Title: Seafood Buyer and Project Manager

City, Country: Ellingsoy, Norway

As a ‘Seafood Buyer and Project Manager’ within our Procurement team, your misson will be shared between Procurement activities managing Seafood Portfolio as well as working on key project initiatives related to PetFoods and Palatibility with a clear objective of developing the business opportunities of those areas. You will develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies, ensure security of supplies, deliver against key performance indicators, drive best practices and connect effectively with internal stakeholders and dsm-firmenich supply ecosystem in full accordance with our Ethical principles and policies

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

• Develop & implement end to end business aligned sourcing strategies – Incl. risk mitigation strategies and responsible sourcing.
• Build strategic supplier’s relationships, driving commercial, sustainability, innovation and performance initiatives.
• Manage key internal stakeholders. Engage with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, commercial leads, …
• Drive negotiations with suppliers focusing on key identified criteria – Quality, Service Delivery, Operational Improvements, Total Cost of Ownership, etc.
• Track and consolidate market data / intelligence – map global supply, import/export data, weather, etc.
• Provide latest supply coverage, price and savings estimates.
• Lead and Manage growth projects / development projects specific to Seafoods activities
• Participate to target settings. Deliver against plan.
• Support taking calculated entrepreneurial risks and challenges assumptions.
• Encourage cross-divisional working and learning networks and contribute to remove barriers that inhibit effective decision making.
• Be the ambassador of the Company values internally and externally.
• Be a key pillar of local leadership team, by actively participating in site management / development

We bring

• 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

• Degree from University or College in Engineering, Economics, Business administration, Science, Agronomy
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Procurement
• Experience managing seafoods/natural raw materials with significant price volatility and supply risk.
• Ability to create, drive, implement an end-to-end sourcing strategy.
• Experience in project management in a fast paced challenging and multicultural environment
• Extremely good communication & influencing skills.
• Strong at internal and external stakeholder management
• Experienced negotiator
• Previous exposure to responsible sourcing initiatives
• Fluent written and spoken English & Norwegian as a must, and good level of Spanish is a strong plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); Basic ERP (SAP experience preferred)
• International Travels required.

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. For further information, please contact Mimi Phommachak, Recruiter ([email protected] )

DEI 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.