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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and optimizing category management within indirect spend categories. Proficient in stakeholder management and continuous improvement initiatives to drive cost savings and enhance supplier collaboration.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsAnalytical Skills
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Hard Skills
ProcurementSpend AnalysisMarket IntelligenceSourcing StrategiesSupplier Performance Management
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementProactive MindsetProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
CPSMSPSM
Industry Keywords
Indirect SpendHRFleetMarketing & CommunicationsProfessional Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage assigned indirect spend categories within the EMEA region, including HR, Fleet, Marketing & Communications, and Professional Services
- Develop, maintain and execute sourcing strategies for materials and services
- Support category cost management and supplier performance
- Develop sourcing strategies, set category objectives and optimize the supplier portfolio
- Build relationships with key suppliers and align with IFF business objectives
- Participate in Category Management teams to align sourcing strategies with global, regional and local business needs
- Support year-over-year savings, working capital improvements, supplier development, and supplier collaboration on digital strategy and innovation programs
- Develop market and supplier intelligence to evaluate opportunities and improve category value
- Develop sourcing capabilities across EMEA using IFF's strategic sourcing methodology
- Maintain connections with internal stakeholders to understand business demand, requirements and future trends
- Develop regional category strategies focused on lowest total life-cycle cost
- Conduct spend analysis, assess market intelligence and develop supply-market analyses
- Identify, onboard and manage suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management principles
- Optimize and consolidate the supplier base while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Negotiate master agreements and commercial terms, address supplier performance issues and support claim resolution
- Support working capital improvement initiatives through supplier negotiations and stakeholder collaboration
- Collaborate across EMEA and global procurement teams
- Monitor category performance against KPIs and communicate progress, achievements, risks and priorities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Supply Chain, preferably within indirect spend categories
- Experience managing or supporting categories such as HR, Fleet, Marketing & Communications and Professional Services, including Consulting and Legal, is preferred
- Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies, lead competitive sourcing processes, negotiate commercial agreements and manage supplier performance
- Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to translate spend data, market intelligence and business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies
- Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to identify opportunities and drive actions independently
- Ability to adapt effectively in a dynamic business environment, manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and make sound decisions in ambiguous situations
- Continuous improvement mindset, actively challenging existing ways of working and identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and create additional value
- Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, countries and organizational levels
- CPSM, SPSM or a related certification in supply chain or procurement excellence
- Knowledge of supplier relationship management and category management best practices
- Fluent written and spoken English; proficiency in an additional language is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Work in a highly collaborative and international environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation, and authenticity
- Strategic initiatives with direct business impact
- Build strong partnerships across suppliers, functions, and regions