- Lead the sourcing operations for a full portfolio of categories, including energy and hydrocolloids, defining strategies and setting measurable objectives.
- Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers, aligning category strategies with global, regional, and local business needs.
- Drive supply‑resilience initiatives to position the company as a customer of first choice for strategic suppliers.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of productivity initiatives that deliver hard savings, cash‑flow improvements, and support ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
- Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting of Direct Materials and Indirect Materials & Services (IMS) within and outside the North America region.
- Monitor volatile energy and maritime markets, providing proactive communication on risks, opportunities, and market changes.
- Oversee supplier performance, including commercial assessments, QSE (Quality, Safety & Environment) compliance, and execution of defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Manage supply risks—including financial, operational, and HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) factors—to ensure safe and timely delivery.
- Apply the company's 7‑step strategic sourcing methodology and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles to ensure best‑in‑class procurement practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within the energy, hydrocolloids, or industrial commodities sectors.
- Knowledge of the North American Procurement market, including supplier landscape and regulatory considerations.
- Proven experience managing complex supplier portfolios and executing category strategies.
- Advanced negotiation skills and a strong record of managing vendor performance and resolving commercial issues.
- Strong analytics capabilities to assess cost structures, market trends, and volume developments.
- Advanced English level, with the ability to engage stakeholders across multiple regions.
- Experience working in volatile commodity markets, particularly energy.
- Proficiency with SAP and knowledge of procurement systems, KPIs, and governance processes.
- Background working within a global or matrixed procurement organization.
- Experience applying SRM frameworks and developing performance dashboards or SLA models.
- Strong market‑intelligence capabilities and the ability to anticipate supply‑chain risks in the energy sector.
- Home office opportunity
- Professional onboarding process
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs
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Associate Category Manager - Mexico City - IFF
Descripción
Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.
The role is based in Polanco, Mexico City (hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
What Makes You the Right Fit
How Would You Stand Out?
Why Choose Us?
We kindly ask you to attach your resume in English.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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