COE Procurement IM&S Buy Desk Team LeaderJob Summary The Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) Hub Team Leader for IM&S (Indirect Materials & Services) will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Hub and lead a team of procurement specialists responsible for providing procurement support to the IM&S organization. The Team Leader will manage the team's workload, develop, and implement procurement best practices, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations across the pillars of the COE. This position will report to the COE Hub Manager.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Serve as the lead subject matter expert, managing a team responsible for procurement policies, procedures, and regulations across the 6 pillars within the Procurement Center of Excellence: Strategic Support, Risk Management, Buy Desk, Contract & Compliance, and Vendor Master Data.Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.Develop and implement procurement best practices that support the organization's goals and objectives.Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and regulations.Advise the procurement team and business stakeholders on procurement-related matters.Develop procurement training materials and deliver training sessions to stakeholders.Collaborate with the procurement team and other departments to foster partnerships and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes.Keep current with industry trends and procurement best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive and effective.Proactively develop processes and procedures to improve operational performance and minimize customer complaints. Share best practices and learnings across IFF sites and facilitate training.Coordinate with operations on service issues to ensure that the root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions are robust.Conduct performance reviews, career planning and development.Job Requirements Required Education, Training & Experience: BS in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an industrial biochemical environment.MBA Preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage a team, delegate tasks effectively, and prioritize work based on business needs.Strong team player and collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external teams, to communicate effectively with senior management and to effect change across a large and diverse organization.Strong analytical background and proficiency with ERP (preferably SAP), Zycus, Service Now, Contract Lifecycle Management, Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint.Willingness to travel (10-20%) for customer and internal meetings.Self-motivated and results-oriented.At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are 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 colleague to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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