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IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.
The role is based in Polanco, Mexico City (hybrid role). Be part of acreative, solution-oriented teamwhere together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Lead the evaluation and selection of suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and capability for the assigned portfolio and sites in scope.
Analyze business requirements and identify reliable suppliers that meet operational and compliance needs, including those serving the U.S. market, as this role provides direct support to North America.
Participate in the development of sourcing strategies, contributing to decision‑making for materials and services across both local and U.S. categories.
Identify productivity and cost‑optimization opportunities, collaborating with Improvement Leaders and Center of Excellence (COE) teams.
Research and develop alternative supply sources, working closely with Buyers, Senior Buyers, and Executive Buyers, including exploring new supplier options in the U.S. market.
Oversee contract implementation, supplier performance, and daily interactions, resolving operational issues related to quality, delivery, pricing, and service.
Document supplier issues related to quality, service, safety, and supply in sourcing quality databases and drive resolution.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen procurement processes and supplier performance.
Negotiate and deliver cost savings, execute Tail Spend strategies, and manage spot and urgent buys effectively.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor’s degree in Administration or a related field.
3+ years of relevant Procurement experience, especially in operational purchasing of chemicals.
Advanced English, with strong knowledge and understanding of the U.S. supplier landscape, market practices, pricing behaviors, and operating dynamics, as this role provides direct support to the U.S. market.
Experience in sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation with both local and international vendors.
Ability to resolve vendor issues related to delivery delays, quality concerns, supply shortages, pricing discrepancies, and blocked invoices.
Understanding of market dynamics, labor/market rates, and factors that influence cost and supplier performance.
Familiarity with Auction Tools, RFIs, RFQs , RFPs, and sealed bids.
Experience supporting contract implementation and monitoring supplier KPIs.
SAP knowledge is a plus.
How Would You Stand Out?
Being proactive, hands‑on, and highly operational, with the ability to navigate fast‑paced environments.
Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
Proven ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and collaborate effectively across teams.
Why Choose Us?
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
