Procurement Coe Hub Manager

International Flavors &Amp;Amp; Fragrances; Xico; Presencial; MXN 1,457,000 - 2,187,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global flavor and fragrance company is looking for a Hub Manager to oversee the procurement center's operations. You'll manage a team, develop best practices, and ensure compliance with policies. The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of procurement experience in an industrial biochemical environment and hold a BS in a relevant field. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools such as SAP are essential. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Formación

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant procurement experience in an industrial biochemical environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical background and proficiency with relevant tools.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Procurement Hub.
• Manage team's workload and develop procurement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.

Conocimientos

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Team management

Excellent interpersonal skills

Exceptional communication skills

Fluent English

Educación

BS in business administration, supply chain management, engineering or a related field

MBA Preferred

Herramientas

ERP (SAP)

Zycus

Service Now

Contract Lifecycle Management

Jira

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: The Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) Hub Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Hub and lead a team of procurement specialists responsible for providing procurement support to the organization. The Hub Manager will manage the team's workload, develop, and implement procurement best practices, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations across the pillars of the COE. This position will report to the Vice President of the Procurement Center of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead subject matter expert, managing a team responsible for procurement policies, procedures, and regulations across the 6 pillars within the Procurement Center of Excellence: Category Management Support, Risk Management, Buy Desk, Contract Management & Compliance, Vendor Master Data, and Internal Controls of IFF Procurement Center of Excellence.
• Coach and develop local Procurement team including personal development plans, mentor / mentee identification, conducting performance reviews, and career planning.
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop and implement procurement best practices that support the organization's goals and objectives.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and regulations.
• Advise the procurement team and business stakeholders on procurement-related matters.
• Develop procurement training materials and deliver training sessions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the procurement team and other departments to foster partnerships and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes.
• Keep current with industry trends and procurement best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive and effective.
• Proactively develop processes and procedures to improve operational performance and minimize customer complaints.
• Share best practices and learnings across IFF sites and facilitate training.

Job Requirements

• BS in business administration, supply chain management, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant procurement experience in an industrial biochemical environment.
• MBA Preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a team, delegate tasks effectively, and prioritize work based on business needs.
• Strong team player and collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent English is an absolute must as is the ability to improve the team's conversational / business English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external teams, to communicate effectively with senior management and to effect change across a large and diverse organization.
• Strong analytical background and proficiency with ERP (preferably SAP), Zycus, Service Now, Contract Lifecycle Management, Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel.

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