Junior Buyer Corporate Services

IFF; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 2,197,000 - 3,295,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Procurement leader based in Polanco, Mexico City, at a hybrid site, to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across North America. The role partners with business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with corporate objectives and to optimize indirect spend across multiple functions.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in procurement roles, strong North American market knowledge, and advanced English communication skills; SAP experience is desirable for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Purchasing roles.
• Strong knowledge of North American procurement practices and supplier markets, particularly within the United States.
• Experience supporting functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Sales, and Professional Services.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with SAP in procurement and sourcing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities across Corporate Services categories supporting North America.
• Develop and execute category strategies that deliver value, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and business continuity.
• Manage sourcing initiatives for indirect spend categories including Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Sales, Professional Services, and other corporate functions.
• Lead competitive bidding processes, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to secure optimal commercial and operational outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders to understand priorities, influence decision-making, and align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and service improvements.
• Drive contract compliance and support the implementation of supplier performance management practices.
• Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance procurement processes and capabilities.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to drive strategic sourcing decisions, influence key business partners, and create value across a dynamic North American organization?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution, from procurement to supply chain and reliability, delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.

The role is based in Polanco, Mexico City (hybrid role) . Be part of a collaborative, strategic, customer-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

Lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities across Corporate Services categories supporting North America. Develop and execute category strategies that deliver value, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and business continuity. Manage sourcing initiatives for indirect spend categories including Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Sales, Professional Services, and other corporate functions. Lead competitive bidding processes, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to secure optimal commercial and operational outcomes. Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders to understand priorities, influence decision-making, and align procurement strategies with business objectives. Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and service improvements. Drive contract compliance and support the implementation of supplier performance management practices. Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance procurement processes and capabilities.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or a related field. 2-3 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Purchasing roles. Proven experience managing indirect spend categories within a corporate environment. Strong knowledge of North American procurement practices and supplier markets, particularly within the United States. Experience supporting functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Sales, and Professional Services. Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience working with SAP in procurement and sourcing processes. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

How Would You Stand Out?

Experience supporting multinational or matrixed organizations with regional or global stakeholders. Knowledge of procurement analytics, spend management, and sourcing best practices. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance processes and deliver business value.

Why Choose Us?

Opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions across a leading global organization. Exposure to diverse business functions and cross-functional stakeholders throughout North America. Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven work environment. Career growth and professional development opportunities within a global company. Opportunity to lead impactful negotiations and supplier partnerships that drive business results.