Givaudan Careers Senior Category Manager Aroma Chemicals

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Senior Global Category  Manager (Procurement) - Your future role?

As a Raw Material Senior Global Category Manager in Vernier (CH) or Saint Celoni (ES), you will develop and implement strategies (and related tactical plans) to source the large spend and/or complex/business critical Aroma Chemicals and secure supply for those RM in line with business plan. Operates with high autonomy, clear sourcing strategy, priority setting and resource optimization.

You will report to the Raw Material Segment Procurement Business Partner.

Your main responsibilities:

Sourcing Strategy

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  Manage the main category according to the 2030 procurement strategy

  
  


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  Improve the implementation of RM in to the category

  
  


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  Analyze market and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio

  
  


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  Lead sourcing strategy development within team for key categories

  
  


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  Bring sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and important negotiations

  
  

Portfolio Management

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  Negotiate contracts globally

  
  


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  Select, manage and audit suppliers

  
  


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

  
  


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  Implement Scope 3 PCF reduction towards Givaudan 2030 procurement strategy.

  
  


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  Oversee main supplier relationship, and lead GBS escalated supplier conflict resolutions

  
  


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  Communicate with suppliers any forthcoming changes in demand/specifications

  
  


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  Ensure contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contracts

  
  


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  Ensure vendor performance at target levels

  
  

Stakeholder Relationship

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  Communicate with main internal stakeholders/Segment BP any market conditions change which may affect the Business

  
  


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  Support the responsible sourcing / Sourcing4 good projects implementation / Scope 3 PCF reduction journey and provide information to Procurement Sustainability Manager – in full agreement on our global sustainability strategy

  
  

Cost Optimization

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  Provide information for business planning process

  
  


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  Develop cost reduction projects

  
  


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  Provide price forecast and market trends for important commodities

  
  

People Management

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  In a second phase, build and develop category buyers

  
  

You have:

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  University degree preferred or equivalent experience

  
  


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  Degree on Chemical Engineering or Organic Chemistry preferred

  
  


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  7-10 years of experience in Procurement

  
  


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  Knowledge of F&F industry/FMCG Manufacturing/Chemical industry

  
  


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  Specific technical and market knowledge in the respective category

  
  


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  International exposure in previous role

  
  


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  Fluent in English

  
  

Our benefits:

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  Healthcare support

  
  


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  Paid time off and family leave

  
  


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  Retirement plan

  
  


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  Sport and leisure clubs

  
  


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  Company shop

  
  


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  Staff restaurant

  
  

Multiple locations: Vernier (Switzerland), Sant Celoni (Spain)

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity. 

We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.