Regional Procurement Senior Manager, GA

Job Summary

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Expert in planning and managing complex and new projects.
• Understand matrix organizations and proactively leads through influence.
• Skillful in representing IFF outside the organization.
• Leverage talents in the team and influences and manages the dynamics in a team.
• Understand dealing with ambiguity and ability to explain this to others.
• Responsible for creating an environment that fosters learning and ensures development opportunities.
• Actively shares knowledge and insights.
• Engage with cross functional teams e.g., R&D, Commercial, Creation, Operations, Quality, etc.
  

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, MBA, Business Management, IT, Mechanical or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 15-20 years in Procurement or Supply Chain in a Food, Speciality Chemicals, FMCG or Fragrance company.
• 3 to 5 years of team management experience with direct reports.
• Prior experience in stakeholder management (Internal and External).
• Project management experience, people leadership and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English and global leadership interaction.
• Ability to engage, motivate people and manage challenges in the organization.
• Strong mentor skills and ability to coach team members.
• Experience in identifying, developing and promoting new and existing supplier relationships for global areas.
  

How Would You Stand Out?

• SAP knowledge is preferred.
• CPSM or SPSM or related certification in supply chain or procurement excellence.
• Excellent at Kearney 7 step strategic sourcing methodology for global.
  

Why Choose Us?

• Multinational and supporting environment
• Health insurance
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs