Global Category Director

4 days ago


Midland, Texas, United States International Flavors & Fragrances Full time

Job Summary

The Global Category Director will be responsible for developing and managing a global team responsible for the strategic procurement of indirect materials and services across the Pharma Solutions business.

The team will be located in the US and Europe in support of operations in those regions.

The individual is accountable for the management of material & services costs and performance of their full portfolio, including establishing the sourcing strategy and setting strategic objectives, while optimizing their supplier portfolio.

The individual will manage relationships with team members, key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with IFF business objectives.

The role requires global external interactions with suppliers and extensive market/network knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a team responsible for the global procurement of Indirect materials and services for the Pharma Solutions business
  • Support the organization and lead the transition of the Indirects platform to the future company (pending transaction with Roquette)
  • Develop strong sourcing capabilities within the organization to support the delivery of successful procurement strategies
  • Support the procurement team in understanding and addressing the needs of the business

Requirements

  • Recognized expert in the procurement area of responsibility with a deep understanding of materials, services and contacts in key markets
  • Related supply chain or corporate function services experience in the space operating around suppliers, supplier relationship management and best practices
  • Strong knowledge of business practices and financial concepts/impact/analyses
  • Bachelor or master's degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Economics or Supply Chain
  • Minimum 3-5 years in procurement in relevant categories
  • ERP (SAP/Oracle) knowledge
  • Experience in the Pharma, Chemical or related industry including an understanding of associated regulations
  • Experience with Office 365, procurement tools, and sourcing tools
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

About IFF

International Flavors & Fragrances is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status and 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.



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