Givaudan Careers Global Category Manager (Raw Materials)

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Global Category Manager (Raw Materials) – Your future role?

As a Global Category Manager (Raw Materials) in São Paulo (BR) or Queretaro (MX), you will develop and implement strategies (and related tactical plans) to source critical/complex Aroma Chemicals and secure supply for those raw materials in line with business plan. You will operate with significant autonomy, under guidance of Segment Head.

Core Responsibilities

Sourcing Strategy

• Manage the category in alignment with the 2030 procurement strategy


• Drive the development and implementation of RM category strategies


• Analyze market and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio


• Lead sourcing strategy development within cross functional team for key categories


• Drive sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and key negotiations

Portfolio Management

• Negotiate contracts globally


• Select, manage and audit suppliers


• Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and actively involve creation and manufacturing in development of optimization plans


• Own key supplier relationship, and lead GBS escalated supplier conflict resolutions


• Communicate to suppliers any forthcoming changes in demand/specifications


• Ensure adequate contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contracts


• Ensure vendor performance at target levels

Stakeholder Relationship

• Communicate to key internal stakeholders/Segment BP any market conditions changes which may affect the Business


• Actively support the responsible sourcing projects implementation & provide information to Procurement Sustainability Manager when needed

Cost Optimization

• Provide sufficient information for business planning process


• Develop cost reduction projects


• Provide price forecast and market trends for key commodities

Travel

• Up to 20% travel to meet suppliers, internal meetings and industry tradeshows

Academic Background

• Relevant degree required. A degree in chemical engineering or organic chemistry is a plus.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in Procurement


• Knowledge of F&F/FMCG/Chemical industry


• Specific technical and market knowledge in the respective category


• International exposure in previous role

Skills

• Fluent in English


• Experience in developing and executing category strategies


• Cultural awareness to fast changing business requirements


• Thorough understanding of sales/marketing practices/global logistics/Supply Chain Operations


• Construct/execute multiple complex analyses (e.g. TCO, NPV)


• Predict/anticipate market trends


• System and data management skills; especially Excel and SAP Procurement modules & related systems

Benefits

Our Benefits

• Annual bonus


• Health & Medical plan coverage


• Retirement or Pension Plan


• International working environment


• On-site restaurant


• And more

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