IFF
IFF
IFF dezvoltă arome, parfumuri, ingrediente alimentare și soluții pentru sănătate și bioștiințe destinate unor industrii precum cea alimentară și a băuturilor, îngrijirea personală, serviciile medicale, consultanța și marketingul. Combinând expertiza științifică cu dezvoltarea creativă, compania creează produse și experiențe utilizate în viața de zi cu zi, punând accent pe inovarea sustenabilă, aprovizionarea responsabilă și guvernanța de mediu și socială. Organizația sa globală de mari dimensiuni oferă oportunități în cercetare, dezvoltarea produselor, producție, funcții comerciale și funcții corporative.

Senior Raw Materials Category Manager, IFF — Mexico City Hybrid

Lead strategic raw materials sourcing across Latin America for IFF, a global flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and biosciences company. Negotiate with suppliers and strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and supply security.

Descriere

  • Shape and deliver LATAM sourcing strategies for raw materials, including agricultural crops, grains and sweeteners, hydrocolloids, savory ingredients, and related categories.
  • Negotiate complex commercial agreements to secure value and continuity of supply.
  • Advance productivity, competitiveness, and business growth through strategic sourcing.
  • Assess and introduce alternative materials and suppliers that support innovation and operational efficiency.
  • Build supplier partnerships that improve performance, innovation, and long-term value.
  • Track market developments, cost drivers, supply risks, and industry trends to guide sourcing decisions.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to match procurement plans to business priorities.
  • Lead supplier development and qualification to broaden sourcing options and reduce risk.
  • Support regional and global procurement programs that strengthen category results and competitive advantage.

Cerințe

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, chemical engineering, supply chain management, or a related discipline.
  • At least seven years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
  • Background managing raw material categories in food ingredients, flavors, fragrances, chemicals, consumer goods, or a comparable industry.
  • Strong strategic sourcing and category management skills.
  • Experience leading complex supplier and commercial negotiations.
  • Business judgment to connect sourcing choices with wider organizational goals.
  • Advanced written and spoken English.
  • Experience working across countries in a regional or multinational setting.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
  • Portuguese language skills.
  • Experience in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, or a closely related manufacturing sector.
  • A practical problem-solving approach and agility in a changing business environment.
  • Resume submitted in English.

Beneficii

  • Learning and development opportunities in a global organization.
  • Career development at an innovation- and sustainability-focused market leader.
  • Collaborative work with substantial cross-functional partnership.
  • Direct contribution to innovation, growth, and competitiveness initiatives.
  • Influence over strategic sourcing decisions across Latin America.
  • Work across a diverse range of essential raw material categories.

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