LATAM Raw Materials Category Lead — Hybrid Role

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Mexico City is seeking a Category Manager for LATAM Raw Materials to develop and execute sourcing strategies across LATAM, including agricultural crops, grains, hydrocolloids and savory ingredients.

Hybrid work in Polanco & Azcapotzalco, full-time. The role demands 7+ years in procurement or category management, strong supplier negotiations, and English proficiency; Portuguese is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 7 years of procurement, strategic sourcing or category management experience.
• Experience managing raw material categories in food ingredients, flavors, fragrances, or related industries.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Raw Materials categories across LATAM, including Agricultural Crops, Grains & Sweeteners, Hydrocolloids, Savory and related categories.
• Lead complex supplier and commercial negotiations to maximize value while ensuring supply security.
• Drive productivity and competitiveness through strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Identify and implement alternative raw materials and supplier solutions to support innovation and efficiency.
• Strengthen strategic supplier partnerships to improve performance and long-term value.
• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, supply risks and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Regulatory and Commercial teams to align procurement strategies with business priorities.
• Lead supplier development and qualification to expand sourcing capabilities and reduce risk.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Mexico City is seeking a Category Manager for LATAM Raw Materials to develop and execute sourcing strategies across LATAM, including agricultural crops, grains, hydrocolloids and savory ingredients.

Hybrid work in Polanco & Azcapotzalco, full-time. The role demands 7+ years in procurement or category management, strong supplier negotiations, and English proficiency; Portuguese is a plus.