EMEA Flavor & Ingredients Category Lead (Hybrid)

Iff-c92e5b82

Somiedo

Hybrid

EUR 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options
Medical coverage
Pension plan
Life and accident/disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working hours

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, is hiring a Regional Category Manager for Asturias, Spain (hybrid). You will develop sourcing strategies for a diverse raw materials portfolio across the EMEA region and drive value creation through supplier collaboration and risk management.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement or category management, with experience in flavors or related industries.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, Chemistry, or related field.
  • Fluent in English, written and spoken.
  • Experience with procurement methods, strategic sourcing, and category management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute regional category strategies for raw materials portfolios.
  • Lead strategic sourcing projects and regional/global RFQs.
  • Manage supplier relationships and monitor market trends and risks.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage supply agreements.

Skills

Strategic category management
Supplier relationship management
Risk management
Contract negotiations
Cross-functional leadership
SAP
Excel (advanced)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

SAP
Spend analytics tools

Job description

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, is hiring a Regional Category Manager for Asturias, Spain (hybrid). You will develop sourcing strategies for a diverse raw materials portfolio across the EMEA region and drive value creation through supplier collaboration and risk management.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement or category management, with experience in flavors or related industries.

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