Job Summary
Are you passionate about strategic sourcing and ready to make a real impact in facilities procurement across North America?International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
As part of our Global Operations Business Unit: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the value chain - we are seeking a Regional Category Manager – Facilities to join our team in Punto Polanco, Mexico, in a hybrid setting.
Be part of a strategic, resourceful, and growth-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Lead sourcing activities for the Facilities category across the North America region, aligned with global procurement policies and strategies.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand demand and anticipate future needs.
- Develop and implement regional category strategies that deliver value and optimize life cycle costs.
- Apply IFF’s strategic sourcing methodology, including spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier diversification.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles.
- Negotiate master agreements and resolve vendor performance issues and claims.
- Collaborate across regions to ensure alignment and consistency in procurement practices.
- Drive continuous improvement in service quality and cost optimization through stakeholder collaboration.
- Support working capital reduction initiatives through payment term negotiations and long-term planning.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Engineering, Law, Economics, or Supply Chain.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of procurement experience in the United States, specifically in relevant categories.
- Strong negotiation skills with at least 4 years of experience conducting negotiations in English.
- Proficiency in enterprise resource planning systems such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP) or Oracle.
- Familiarity with Office 365 and procurement/sourcing tools.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively under pressure.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
- Experience in the flavors and fragrances industry, including knowledge of religious certifications, regulatory frameworks, and Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) compliance.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent certification.
- Experience working in a global procurement environment.
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach to stakeholder engagement.
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition.
- Work with passionate, innovative teams making a real impact.
- Enjoy opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement.
- Thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Contribute to sustainable solutions that improve everyday products.
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 the 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
