Job SummaryIFF is very excited to welcome a new Senior Manager, Procurement, Corporate Materials and Services to our team, and we hope it's you!In This Role, You WillLead The Corporate Materials & Services (CMS) Category In The EMEA Region, Being Responsible To Develop, Maintain And Execute Strategies To Source a Competitive And Cost-effective Regional Portfolio Of Materials & Services Related To:FinanceHRFleetMarketing & CommunicationsProfessional Services (Consulting, Legal)Travel & EntertainmentThis role will also include the functional guidance of a Senior Buyer. You will be accountable for the management of materials and services costs and performance of their full portfolio, including establishing the sourcing strategy and setting strategic objectives, while optimizing their supplier portfolio.You will manage relationships with key suppliers, ensure alignment with IFF business objectives, and participate on Category teams to align sourcing strategies with global, regional and local business needs. Global & regional external interactions with suppliers and extensive market/network knowledge will be required. In addition, it requires extensive internal interaction with the regional Procurement organization, and the commercial & corporate functions in the different countries within the EMEA region.The role will include responsibility for year over year savings for the CMS category, continuous improvements in working capital, supplier development and collaborating with suppliers to drive IFF's digital strategy and innovation programs. You will be a valued business partner across the organization and support initiatives to achieve the company's strategic objectives.The scope of this position includes effective products/services and competitive market intelligence to dynamically evaluate IFF competitive advantage. This role is hybrid model combining office & remote work.ResponsibilitiesDevelop strong sourcing capabilities within IFF in EMEA, that support the organisation in delivering successful corporate materials and services regionally. Maintain connections with the main internal stakeholders to understand demand and future trends in their needs. Develop 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.
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