LATAM Raw Materials Sourcing Lead

IFF; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, seeks a senior procurement professional to drive LATAM strategic sourcing for Raw Materials across Agricultural Crops, Grains & Sweeteners, Hydrocolloids, and Savory categories. Hybrid work based in Polanco and Azcapotzalco.

The role partners with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Regulatory and Commercial teams to align procurement strategies with business priorities, leads negotiations and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of procurement, strategic sourcing or category management experience.
• Proven experience managing raw material categories in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, chemicals, consumer goods or similar industries.
• Strong strategic sourcing and category management capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex supplier and commercial negotiations.
• Strong business acumen with ability to link sourcing to business objectives.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in regional or multinational environments across multiple countries.
• Knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier relationship mgmt

Category management

English proficiency

SAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Food ingredients knowledge

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, seeks a senior procurement professional to drive LATAM strategic sourcing for Raw Materials across Agricultural Crops, Grains & Sweeteners, Hydrocolloids, and Savory categories. Hybrid work based in Polanco and Azcapotzalco.

The role partners with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Regulatory and Commercial teams to align procurement strategies with business priorities, leads negotiations and supplier