Material Procurement Planner - Princeton, NJ

Material Procurement Planner

Princeton, NJ

As a Material Procurement Planner, you will ensure material availability by creating purchase orders, maintaining accurate planning parameters, and resolving raw-material risks will thrive in this role. Youll manage daily supplier communication, track overdue deliveries, confirm sales orders, and keep systems updated to protect customer commitments. This position collaborates cross-functionally to remove obstacles, support supplier non-conformance follow-up, and maintain strong planning KPIs. Youll also provide forecasts, escalate continuity risks, and proactively manage materials nearing expiration to keep operations running smoothly.

This position is a key driver in creating and managing the true customer/consumer demand signals by which the organization aligns supply chain and company resources. Its a critical role in the beginning of a Sales & Operation planning process, as revenue and supply plans leverage this information

Your key responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders and planning parameters to meet material demand while monitoring overdue requisitions and delivery dates.
• Track and resolve raw-material crisis alerts, escalating risks that threaten business continuity or planning KPIs.
• Maintain daily communication with external suppliers, securing delivery confirmations and providing forecasts as needed.
• Update system data by reviewing past-due purchase orders, confirming sales orders, and ensuring accurate material status.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues affecting customer deliveries and support closure of supplier non-conformances.
• Coordinate with Quality on materials nearing expiration and contribute to maintaining strong Planning KPI performance.

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 gamechangers, youll work on whats 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

• Experienced in Planning or Purchasing in similar job.
• Familiar with Planning concepts and strategies.
• Familiar with SAP or any other ERP system.
• Experienced in similar activities such as Purchase Orders creation and management, stock management, MRP and procurement process.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicants job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $ 90K-110k.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we dont 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 its fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat thats 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 youre making a difference, well make sure youre 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? Theyre essential to our future.

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

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 thats exactly the kind of culture were building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and were serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, were 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, were here to help just let us know what you need, and well do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

Were managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If youre applying as an individual, wed love to hear from you. Were not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.