Regional Category Manager LATAM

Job Summary: This position will be based in Punto Polanco, Mexico.

Be responsible for developing and maintaining a strategy, and managing a Category Excellence Team to source a competitive and cost-effective limited portfolio of raw materials across all manufacturing plants, in accordance with GP policies and procedures, while meeting financial and non-financial targets. This position will manage the Agricrop and Grains & Sweeteners Category for LATAM.

Responsibilities/Description:

Knowledge of Procurement:

• Excellent Procurement experience in your responsible products; and working in a matrix environment.
• Recognized expert in the area of responsibility with product depth and contacts in key supply markets.
• Strong knowledge of business practices and financial concepts/impact/analyses.

Procurement Best Practices:

• Excellent AT Kearney 7 step strategic sourcing methodology for global.
• Global Procurement policy.
• Ariba e-sourcing Project Management.
• Strong project management, people leadership skills, and presentation skills. People management is needed for the position with direct reports.
• CPSM or SPSM or related certification in supply chain or procurement excellence.

Supplier Relations Management:

• Excellent experience identifying, developing, and promoting new and existing supplier relationships for global areas.
• Engaging cross-functionally (R&D, Commercial, Creation, Production, Quality, etc.).
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English and global interaction leadership.
• Expert in planning and managing complex and new projects.
• Understands matrix organizations and proactively leads through influence.
• Skillful in representing IFF outside the organization.
• Leverages talents in a team and influences and manages dynamics in a team.
• Understands dealing with ambiguity and can explain this to others.

Coaching & Mentoring:

• Strong mentoring skills and ability to coach team members.
• Ability to engage, motivate people, and challenge the organization.
• Creates an environment that fosters learning and ensures development opportunities.
• Actively shares knowledge and insights.
• Strong ability to provide guidance and coaching to other departments.

Requirements:

• Background: Bachelor's degree or greater.
• Experience: > 10 years.
• Average time in position: > 7 years.
• Experience with PMO will be a plus.
• Training/Certifications: CPSM or SPSM or related certification in supply chain or procurement excellence.

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 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.