COE Procurement IMS Buy Desk Team Leader Job Summary The Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) Hub Team Leader for IMS (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 IMS 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) of IFF Procurement Center of ExcellenceUpdate and Maintain Standard Operating ProceduresDevelop and implement procurement best practices that support the organization's goals and objectivesMonitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and regulationsAdvise the procurement team and business stakeholders on procurement-related mattersDevelop procurement training materials and deliver training sessions to stakeholdersCollaborate with the procurement team and other departments to foster partnerships and identify opportunities to improve procurement processesKeep current with industry trends and procurement best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive and effectiveProactively 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 robustConduct performance reviews, career planning and developmentJob RequirementsRequired Education, Training Experience:BS in business administration, supply chain management, or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an industrial biochemical environmentMBA PreferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage a team, delegate tasks effectively, and prioritize work based on business needsStrong team player and collaborator with excellent interpersonal skillsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesDemonstrated 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 organizationStrong analytical background and proficiency with ERP (preferably SAP), Zycus, Service Now, Contract Lifecycle Management, Jira, Excel, and PowerPointWillingness to travel (10-20%) for customer and internal meetingsSelf-motivated and results orientedAt IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.
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