City, Country: Kaiseraugst Hybrid/Remote/On Site/: Hybrid

This is a unique opportunity to work in the Virtual Site (VS) - Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) team which is responsible for quality management of Strategically Sourced Products (SSP). The current P&B SPP portfolio consists of Personal Care ingredients and includes around 85 products from 30 suppliers, and the portfolio continues to grow in line with the P&B growth ambitions. The role would suit someone with a strong background in quality who is looking to broaden their experience and work in a dynamic and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and possess excellent communication skills.

The Quality Manager VS-P&B acts as the quality link between the supplier/producer and dsm-firmenich. Internally, the Quality Manager VS-P&B works closely together with Product Regulatory and Quality Managers, Category and Product management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Managers, Customer Support teams and Account Managers. The VS-P&B team is located globally in Switzerland and China.

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Your key responsibilities

• Support and maintain Quality Assurance System for Strategically Sourced Products (SSPs) under P&B.

• Supplier/Producer/Material (re-) qualification in alignment with Purchasing.

• Compile and evaluate supplier qualification documents.

• Take decision on the verdict to release or reject Material to the market to ensure a continuous supply chain.

• Investigate Customer Complaints in alignment with suppliers, initiate Corrective and Preventive actions at VS P&B and/or on suppliers’ side.

• Set up and maintain product risk assessments.

• Establish and maintain spot check testing schemes based on product risk exposures and supplier qualification status.

• Review and/or approve quality related documents (e.g. deviations, changes, validations).

• Apply and represent dsm-firmenich Quality Standards and Principles.

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.

• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement and collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.

• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.

• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.

• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

You bring

• University degree in Life Science (or equivalent qualification).

• Knowledge in Quality Management requirements for Cosmetic ingredients.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills (internal and external).

• Experience to work with diverse and cross-functional teams, internally and externally.

• Experience in analysis laboratory/analytical chemistry and/or manufacturing.

• Fluency in English, other languages are assets.

• Willingness to travel.

About DSM-Firmenich

As 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. www.dsm-firmenich.com