Governance Analyst - Procurement

IFF; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Procurement Controls professional to join our Global Business Services in Hyderabad. This hybrid role offers exposure to SOX controls, audits, and risk mitigation within a multinational environment.

You will strengthen governance, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Ideal candidates have 4–7 years in procurement controls, a strong understanding of SOX frameworks, and hands-on experience with SAP/SRM and eProcurement tools.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in Procurement Controls, Governance, Audit, or Internal Controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX, KCA, DOA, SOD, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with SAP, SRM, eProcurement tools, and audit coordination.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen procurement governance and compliance practices.
• Support SOX controls, audits, and risk mitigation activities.
• Drive process improvements through control assessments and data analysis.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Procurement governance

SOX compliance

Audit coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

SRM

eProcurement tools

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support-enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company.

The role is based in Hyderabad, India(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

• Strengthen procurement governance and compliance practices.
• Support SOX controls, audits, and risk mitigation activities.
• Drive process improvements through control assessments and data analysis.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 4-7 years of experience in Procurement Controls, Governance, Audit, or Internal Controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX, KCA, DOA, SOD, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with SAP, SRM, eProcurement tools, and audit coordination.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, or Six Sigma.
• Experience with Zycus and advanced procurement technologies.
• Proven track record of leading remediation projects and process improvements.
• Exposure to global procurement operations and multinational environments.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work in a global procurement and governance environment.
• Exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and international operations.
• Career growth in compliance, risk management, and procurement transformation.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, governance, and continuous improvement.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more