Strategic Packaging Sourcing Leader – Europe (Hybrid)

Tamarind Intelligence; Asturias; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid Work Profile

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount program

Descripción de la vacante

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that enhance everyday products around the world.

The Category Manager, Packaging EAME, develops and executes sourcing strategies for a packaging portfolio around €120 million annual spend, collaborating across Taste, Scent, and Health & Biosciences to drive cost optimization, supply security, and long-term value across Europe.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• 5 years of experience within packaging procurement or a related category with strong market knowledge.
• Strong expertise in category management, cost modelling, and value-creation methodologies.
• Fluent written and spoken English; ability to navigate market dynamics and deliver measurable results.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute regional packaging category strategies across EAME.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and implementation plans delivering savings and value.
• Apply strategic sourcing methods: spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier evaluation.
• Build strategic supplier relationships to support innovation, sustainability and quality.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and drive performance through reviews and improvements.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to align priorities.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business / Economics / Engineering / Supply Chain

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that enhance everyday products around the world.

The Category Manager, Packaging EAME, develops and executes sourcing strategies for a packaging portfolio around €120 million annual spend, collaborating across Taste, Scent, and Health & Biosciences to drive cost optimization, supply security, and long-term value across Europe.