Senior Coordinator, Procurement

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. seeks a Procurement Operations Specialist to support end-to-end transactional procurement activities.

Based in Hyderabad, this hybrid role involves ensuring P2P process efficiency, data integrity, and strong collaboration with buyers, suppliers and site teams. The role requires hands-on procurement experience, SAP/ERP proficiency, and excellent MS Office skills, with a focus on compliance, reporting, and stakeholder management in a fast-paced shared

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in procurement processes and transactional purchasing activities.
• Working knowledge of SAP or any ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.
• Willingness to work in shift-based operations.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and results-oriented with a positive attitude toward change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement transactions in SAP and related systems.
• Convert Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders.
• Create, amend and maintain purchasing documents.
• Ensure transaction compliance with policies and procedures.
• Generate procurement reports and maintain records.
• Manage PO creation and amendments.
• Coordinate with buyers, sites and suppliers for approvals.
• Provide backup to Buyer Support and Strategic Sourcing.

Skills

Procurement processes

SAP / ERP

MS Office

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Shift-based work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

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. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. 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

As a Procurement Operations Specialist, you will be part of the Global Procurement Service Center, supporting end-to-end transactional procurement activities across international operations. In this individual contributor role, you will ensure efficient execution of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, maintain purchasing data integrity, and provide operational support to buyers, suppliers, and site teams. Your contribution will help drive compliance, operational excellence, and seamless procurement operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute procurement transactional activities in SAP and other procurement systems.
• Manage Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) conversion processes.
• Create, amend, and maintain purchasing documents and records.
• Monitor transactions to ensure compliance with company policies, controls, and procurement procedures.
• Generate reports and maintain procurement-related documentation.

Core Operational Activities

• Purchase Order creation and amendments.
• Order confirmation management.
• White Paper Agreement updates, amendments, and notifications.
• Manage web cycles and workflow processes while coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Create and maintain source lists and vendor information records.
• Process BOR and Cost Allocation (CA) changes.
• Perform price verification activities.
• Support invoice processing activities.
• Coordinate with buyers, site teams, and suppliers for approvals, documentation, and transactional requests.
• Provide backup support to the Buyer Support team.
• Perform administrative tasks for Buyer Support and Strategic Sourcing buyers as required.

What Makes You the Right Fit?

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience in procurement processes and transactional purchasing activities.
• Working knowledge of SAP or any ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.
• Willingness to work in shift-based operations.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and results-oriented with a positive attitude toward change and continuous improvement.

Key Competencies

Teamwork & Collaboration

Strong team player with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues.

Collaborates effectively to achieve team and business objectives.

Communication

Demonstrates strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills. Able to communicate professionally across global teams and stakeholders.

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions.

Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a global procurement organization.
• Exposure to international stakeholders and procurement processes.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent platform to enhance procurement, ERP, and operational excellence expertise.
• Career growth opportunities within a global shared services setup.

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 mor

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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.