In this role, you will be responsible of sourcing of the Facilities category in the NA region in accordance with Global Procurement policies, systems, and procedures, while contributing to the execution of the Global Procurement strategies through active participation on assigned Categories.
The portfolio will include the Facilities sub-category.
- Develop strong sourcing capabilities within IFF in NA, that support the organisation in delivering successful facility services regionally.
- Maintain connections with the main internal stakeholders to understand demand and future trends in their needs.
- Support the development of regional category strategies for your categories, to ensure objectives are met, with lowest life cycle costs.
- Implement strategies within the portfolio, driving results and achieving strategic objectives.
- Execute a disciplined application of IFF’s strategic sourcing methodology: Perform continually spend analysis on assigned categories and sub-categories, assess market intelligence, and develop full market analysis, Identify and approve new vendors to diversify supply portfolio.
- Understand and apply the principals of SRM within the category and region: Develop new and existing supplier partnerships and collaboration to support growth strategy with innovation and technology, support technology buying by accessing supplier capabilities and reduce non-value-added suppliers.
- Provide continuous impactful communication to stakeholders. Be the advocate of the regional spend.
- Negotiate master agreements with vendors.
- Negotiate and resolve vendor performance issues and negotiate claims, when necessary.
- Ensure coordination both within the NA region and with also other regions globally across IFF.
- Optimization and continuous improvement in service quality through collaboration with the stakeholders.
- Reduction of working capital through payment term negotiation and collaboration with the stakeholders on long terms plans & initiatives.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor, or master’s degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Law, Economics or Supply Chain.
- Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communications in English.
- Negotiation skills and experience (> 4 years) in English.
- Must be able to prioritize tasks and function effectively under pressure.
- Minimum 3-5 years in US procurement in relevant categories.
- ERP (SAP/Oracle) knowledge.
- Experience in the F&F industry including an understanding of religious certifications, regulations, and REACH.
- Experience with Office 365, procurement tools, and sourcing tools.
- CPSM (Certified Professionals in Supply Management)/ISM or equivalent preferred
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