Associate Category Manager, H&B, LATAM

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Castelo Branco, Juazeiro, Bahia
Senior level
Biotech • Manufacturing
The Role
The Associate Category Manager manages local supply and regional sourcing for assigned plants, aligning with Global Procurement policies. Responsibilities include sourcing, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and project management while maintaining high standards of quality and operational effectiveness.
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Job Summary

Manages the local supply for the assigned plant(s) and
regional sourcing portfolio in accordance with Global
Procurement policies, systems and procedures, while
contributing to the execution of the Global Procurement
strategies through active participation on assigned
Category Excellence Teams.Responsibilities Knowledge of Procurement
•Deep understanding of procurement and key supply markets locally
•Mature related experience in sourcing, supply chain, suppliers
Procurement best practice
•Mature Procurement best practices locally
•IFF Systems, Tools (Ariba, SAP, BW),
•Procurement Process ( Procurement process, strategic sourcing,
Global Authorization Policy)
•IFF Code of Conduct and FCPA
•International business trade law and regulation
•Be familiar with requirements from end user.
•Operation & Quality management , experience engaging cross functional teams Project management
•Skillful in Project Management
•Knowledge of Financial analysis, legal framework and business
drivers.
•Project management/team leadership
Supplier relations management
•Mature experience identifying, developing and promoting new and existing supplier relationships locally Leadership
•Plans and manages projects, anticipating risks and interdependencies.
•Skilled in leading through positive influence.
•Adept at working with teams of GP. Shares knowledge and insights.
•Understands team dynamics. Assumes different roles, as needed.
Coach & Mentoring
•Actively provides feedback to colleagues, open to discussion & proactively recommends improvements.
•Actively solicits feedback from managers & others to prioritize improvements
•Understands people & adapts feedback & managerial skills to accommodate various personalities
•Actively shares knowledge & insights. Requirements Background Bachelor's or greater
Experience > 7 years
Average time in position > 5 years Training / Certifications Ariba, SAP, BW

We 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

Top Skills

Ariba
Bw
SAP
The Company
HQ: New York, NY
13,014 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Meet IFF:

We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs.

An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave.

With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same.

Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet.

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