Job Summary
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 Mexico City, Mexico (hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
- Support the purchase order creation and follow-up process for buyers and internal stakeholders.
- Track supplier quotations and ensure timely follow-up on requests.
- Assist in supplier creation and maintenance activities.
- Support the resolution of inquiries from suppliers and internal users.
- Collaborate on supplier development initiatives and related projects.
- Provide support during supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.
- Prepare and maintain procurement reports and data analysis.
- Assist with administrative activities related to purchasing and supply chain processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Procurement function.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Active student status with graduation date allowing participation in a 12-month internship program.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday in a part-time internship schedule.
- Advanced English proficiency, including verbal, written, and reading comprehension skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using formulas, functions, filters, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Interest in Procurement, Purchasing, and Supply Chain processes.
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Power BI.
- Exposure to SAP through academic projects or internships.
- Interest in supplier management, sourcing, or risk assessment activities.
- Hands-on experience in a global industry-leading organization.
- Exposure to Procurement and Supply Chain operations.
- Opportunity to work on real business projects.
- Collaboration with regional and international teams.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Learning and professional development opportunities throughout the internship.
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
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Active student status with a graduation date allowing participation in a 12-month internship program
- Availability to work Monday through Friday in a part-time internship schedule
- Advanced English proficiency, including verbal, written, and reading comprehension skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, functions, filters, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
- Knowledge of Power BI
- Exposure to SAP through academic projects or internships
- Interest in supplier management, sourcing, or risk assessment activities
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
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