Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organisation that is doing more good for people and planet?
IFF is a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences. We are now seeking a highly motivated and results driven individual to join our Procurement function as Procurement COE Analyst
Your Focus
As Procurement COE Analyst at our GBS in Hyderabad, India, you will be responsible for managing Buyer support activities related to Global Procurement and needs to be perform as per the organization’s policies and guidelines.
You will be responsible for supply and service assurance and vendor management of spend to support assigned site(s). The COE Buyer is responsible to resolve/reconcile price discrepancy and supply disputes with vendor to support site demand and meet customer request in most efficient and effective manner an at the lowest cost and admin. Position is also responsible for assigned sourcing and vendor management to support plants. Participate in Tail Spend sourcing initiatives as assigned, negotiating tail spend for assigned site(s). Participate in implementing procurement policies and procedures.
How you will contribute
Respond to plant requests with urgency and ownership.
Understand the market dynamics, economic situation, and business practices.
Develop supplier network. Monitor and manage supplier performance for the assigned location(s)/portfolio and ensure continuity of supply/services for designated sites of responsibility.
Work closely with planning and manufacturing to address potential supply shortage and production issues.
Manage the local sourcing for the assigned plant(s) and regional sourcing portfolio in accordance with Global Procurement policies, systems and procedures.
Manage team’s shared mailbox.
Execute Tail Spend strategy including basic tail management: create, maintain and approve suppliers as per stakeholders’ requests.
Build and manage internal relationships with IC&D Team, Operations, Sales, Finance, Legal, Quality, and GRA. External relationships with suppliers/potential supply partners for smooth and efficient execution of purchasing strategies.
Understands and is updated on business needs and evolution regarding product changes, forecast and critical product demand.
Resolve issues with suppliers regarding delivery, quality, supply problem, pricing and issues with blocked invoice for payment.
Creates leveraged agreements as appropriate.
Calculates and reports accomplishments in all appropriate systems.
What you will need to be successful
5 + years’ experience in Procurement
Proactive attitude and mentality
Proficient in procurement operations including:
Reviewing and understanding purchase requisitions
Creating purchase orders from approved requisitions
Basic understanding and skills on procurement activities, including:
Coordination with suppliers on disputes and resolution
Developing and executing negotiation strategies for routine transactions
Good planning & organizing skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Fast learner.
Networking; ability to effectively work with a wide variety of organizations and people
Flexibility to get rapidly adjusted to new situations in a continuous changing environment
IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 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
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
