Senior Manager, Sustainability (Procurement)

The Sr. Manager, Sustainability will be responsible for developing and communicating procurement strategies that support the business goals in growth, cost savings, risk mitigation, working capital improvement, development of new products and achievement plant operating efficiencies.
This role will interact directly with Procurement Category teams, BU / Product Line leadership, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and R&D and to address sustainability improvement, risks and mitigation plans. while leading the development and implementation of the procurement strategy. Sustainability is critical to the success of all of IFF’s business units, thus interactions with the Flavors, Scent, Ingredients and Health & BioScience business is necessary. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the management of supplier ESG performance globally. The performance management and strategy development will be coordinated with colleagues in each region.

At IFF, the heart of our company is fueled by a sense of discovery, constantly asking “what if?” That passion for exploration drives us to co-create unique scents and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as beloved foods and beverages.

We are excited to announce that IFF is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Sr. Sustainability & Procurement Manager to join our team!

The Sr. Manager, Sustainability will be responsible for developing and communicating procurement strategies that support the business goals in growth, cost savings, risk mitigation, working capital improvement, development of new products and achievement plant operating efficiencies. This is a global role, working across all our business units.

This role will interact directly with Procurement Category teams, BU / Product Line leadership, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and R&D and to address sustainability improvement, risks and mitigation plans. while leading the development and implementation of the procurement strategy. Sustainability is critical to the success of all of IFF’s business units, thus interactions with the Flavors, Scent, Ingredients and Health & BioScience business is necessary. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the management of supplier ESG performance globally. The performance management and strategy development will be coordinated with colleagues in each region.

About This Role

This role has a high impact to IFF performance and high visibility from IFF leadership. With this, the Sr. Manager will:

• Provide leadership in setting group goals /objective for the team

• Aid in the development of strategies outside his / her immediate responsibility

• Help develop less senior procurement colleague with the goal of succession planning.

The key value axis of IFF sourcing strategy are the following:

• Ensure strategic supply resilience while being the ‘customer of first choice’ for our key suppliers

• Drive cost competitiveness through TCO and cash optimization, with a cross-functional vision

• Reinforce IFF sustainability agenda on the category (communities, , vertical integration)

• Drive innovations and support business growth through the development of new products and operational efficiency

Primary Responsibilities and Duties may include but are not limited to:

Lead procurement CSR policy:

• Establish a structured approach and strategy in procurement for environmental and social causes

• Identify, measure and benchmark KPIs and action-plans related to sustainable procurement policies and regulatory requirements

• Develop and implement risk management strategies (via supply base assessment, supplier relationship management, etc.)

Influence procurement category strategies

• Develop category strategies for assigned categories (ESG related services) and sub-categories.

• Collaborate with regional procurement direct material category teams to incorporate sustainability considerations into regional category strategies.

Manage supplier relationships:

• Understand and apply principals of SRM: Develop new/existing supplier partnerships to collaborate towards growth strategy and sustainability goals through innovation and technology, accessing supplier capabilities and reduce non-value-added suppliers

• Conduct supplier surveys to develop the company's sourcing, quality and traceability approaches

• Optimize raw material and service: Work with technical teams to accelerate adoption of alternate products and suppliers

Manage sustainability related procurement initiatives for stakeholder teams including:

• Support the operational divisions in decision-making, in accordance with pre-determined CSR commitments

• Define costs and negotiate sustainability purchases

• Enhance commercial product offerings with improved social & environmental benefits

• Meet supply chain cost expectations

Act as an internal ambassador:

• Raise awareness of the importance of CSR policies and its challenges,

• Promote socially and ecologically responsible procurement

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to effectively manage resources in potential strategic partnerships

• Provide continuous impactful communication to stakeholders. Be the advocate of sustainability for Procurement

Present as Value Chain expert:

• Apply knowledge of the agriculture, food and fragrance industries into developing scope 3 emission monitoring and reduction

• Communicate effectively the benefits and future direction of IFF initiatives to convince potential strategic suppliers to partner with IFF

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor, or master’s degree in business (preferred), Economics, science/engineering, supply chain or equivalent experience

• Experience in procurement of direct materials and the development of procurement strategies (> 10 years)

• Related supply chain experience in the space operating around raw materials, suppliers, supplier relationship management and supply chain best practices (> 10 years)

• Experience in sustainable sourcing of food, agriculture and/or fragrance sectors (>5 years)

• Experience with sustainability business development, marketing and/or project management

• Strong knowledge of business practices and financial concepts/impact/analyses (> 10 years)

• Strong people skills, project management, and experience in cross-functional teams

• Strong communication skills and presentation skills (written and oral) and global interaction.

• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

• Knowledge of ERP (SAP, Oracle..)

• CPSM or SPSM or related certification in supply chain or procurement excellence is a plus

Location: Leiden, Netherlands - hybrid working model.

Join us at IFF and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in procurement. Apply today to make a significant impact on our business and the world.

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.

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