Global Category Manager, External Manufacturing (Food Ingredients)

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; España; On-site; PHP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is searching for a Global Category Manager for Contract Manufacturing. This strategic role involves defining and executing a global sourcing strategy while ensuring cost efficiency and quality. You will partner with various teams to drive growth and innovation across multiple regions.

Candidates should have strong experience in strategic sourcing with a background in contract manufacturing or relevant industries. Join us to make an impact in a collaborative environment that values diversity and creativity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Background in contract manufacturing, food ingredients, or chemicals.
• Proven negotiation skills in a global context.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including negotiations and supplier management.
• Optimize manufacturing footprint and partner with key teams globally.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder management

Job description

## Global Category Manager for Contract ManufacturingApplyremote type: Hybrid Workinglocations: Asturias, Spain: Punto Polanco, Mexico: Sao Paulo, Braziltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R17907**Job Summary**In this strategic role, you will define and execute the global sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and quality across all regions. You’ll act as a key partner to the business, optimizing the external manufacturing network while supporting growth and innovation.In this strategic role, you will define and execute the global sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and quality across all regions. You’ll act as a key partner to the business, optimizing the external manufacturing network while supporting growth and innovation.### What you’ll do:* Own and drive the global category strategy for contract manufacturing (tolling)* Lead sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFP, negotiations) and deliver year-over-year value* Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance (cost, quality, service)* Optimize manufacturing footprint (make vs. buy, capacity, risk mitigation)* Partner with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams globally* Support product launches, scale-ups, and external innovation with suppliers### What we’re looking for:* Strong experience in strategic sourcing / procurement (8+ years)* Background in contract manufacturing, food ingredients, chemicals, or similar industries* Proven negotiation and supplier management skills in a global environment* Strategic mindset with strong analytical and stakeholder management capabilities### Why join us?* High-impact global role with strong business visibility* Opportunity to shape sourcing strategy and external manufacturing network* Collaborative, international environment driving innovation and growthWe 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### About UsAt 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.