Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our team in São Paulo, SP (Brazil). As the Procurement Soy & Oils Category Manager for LA Food Ingredient, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring soybeans and vegetable oils for IFF under the LA Food Ingredients business unit.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Soy and Vegetable Oils aligned with company objectives and R&D requirements.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality products.
- Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and mitigate any potential supply chain risks.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure timely delivery of products.
- Conduct regular reviews of supplier performance to ensure compliance with contracts and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, and actively seek out new partnerships to expand our supplier network.
- Stay updated on industry developments and changes in regulations related to Soy and Vegetable oil markets
- Manage the procurement budget and ensure productivity savings targets are met.
- Provide updates on procurement activities GPLT.
- Creates leveraged agreements / legal contracts as appropriate
- Collaborate and implement sustainability practices in accordance with local and global policies
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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