Category Management Specialist - Raw Materials & Packaging

Are you ready to drive strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships and cost optimization initiatives that help deliver business success across a global organization?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution, from procurement to supply chain and reliability, delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.

The role is based in Polanco/Azcapotzalco, Mexico City ( hybrid role ). Be part of a collaborative, strategic and results-driven 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 strategies for direct raw materials and packaging categories (e.g., extracts, enzymes, botanicals, corrugated packaging, medicine bottles, lids, and caps) within the Health & Biosciences business.
• Develop and manage supplier strategies, supplier portfolios and sourcing initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, payment terms, contracts and supplier agreements.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for suppliers, fostering strong relationships and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage sourcing events, tenders and bidding processes, providing commercial analysis and supplier recommendations.
• Identify, qualify and onboard new suppliers in partnership with Quality, Operations and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance, drive corrective action plans and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve supply challenges, mitigate risks and ensure supply continuity.
• Gather and communicate market intelligence, including pricing trends, cost drivers, supply risks and emerging opportunities.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or a related function.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies for direct raw materials and packaging categories .
• Advanced English profiency, with the ability to work effectively in a global environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations, contract management and sourcing projects.
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts, cost analysis, budgeting, payment terms and cash flow impact.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, supplier performance and vendor development activities.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and stakeholder management skills.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience within the Health & Biosciences , food ingredients, biotechnology or manufacturing industries.
• Experience working with Sage ERP system.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management methodologies and strategic procurement best practices.
• Experience working in highly matrixed, multinational organizations with regional and global stakeholders.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global organization committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and suppliers across multiple regions and functions.
• Lead strategic initiatives with measurable impact on business performance and cost optimization.
• Access learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

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