Senior Manager - Global Procurement COE Hub

Job Summary

Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet?

IFF is a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and sensorial experiences. We are now seeking a highly motivated and results driven individual to join our Procurement department as Global Procurement COE Hub Sr. Manager

Your Focus

As a Global Procurement COE Hub Sr. Manager based in Hyderabad, your key responsibilities will include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Hub and lead a team of procurement specialists responsible for providing procurement support to the organization. You will manage the team's workload, develop, and implement procurement best practices, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations across the pillars of the Center of Excellence (COE).

The role reports to Vice President - Procurement COE.

How Will You Contribute

Your Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Serve as the lead subject matter expert, managing a team responsible for procurement policies, procedures, and regulations across the 6 pillars within the Procurement Center of Excellence:
• Category Management Support
• Risk Management
• Buy Desk
• Contract Management & Compliance
• Vendor Master Data
• Internal Controls of IFF Procurement COE
• Coach and develop local Procurement team including personal development plans, mentor/mentee identification, conducting performance reviews, and career planning.
• Update and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures
• Develop and implement procurement best practices that support the organization's goals and objectives.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and regulations.
• Advise the procurement team and business stakeholders on procurement-related matters.
• Develop procurement training materials and deliver training sessions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the procurement team and other departments to foster partnerships and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes.
• Keep current with industry trends and procurement best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive and effective.
• Proactively develop processes and procedures to improve operational performance and minimize customer complaints. Share best practices and learnings across IFF sites and facilitate training.
• Coordinate with operations on service issues to ensure that the root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions are robust.
  

What Will You Need To Be Successful

• BS in Business Administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field or an MBA(Preferred).
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant procurement experience in an industrial biochemical environment
• Ability to manage a team, delegate tasks effectively, and prioritize work based on business needs.
• Strong team player and collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English is an absolute must and have the ability to improve team’s conversational/business English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external teams, to communicate effectively with senior management and to effect change across a large and diverse organization.
• Strong analytical background and proficiency with ERP (preferably SAP), Zycus, Service Now, Contract Lifecycle Management, Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel (10-20%) for customer and internal meetings.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
  
  

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 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

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