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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 Polanco, Mexico City (hybrid role). Be part of amotivated,passionate, andopen-mindedteam where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including preparing, negotiating, and executing agreements for materials and services across assigned manufacturing sites.
Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and overall capability to meet business needs.
Analyze requirements and identify reliable suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams and the Center of Excellence (COE).
Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with Improvement Leaders and internal stakeholders.
Manage supplier relationships, oversee contract implementation, and resolve operational issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing.
Execute sourcing activities using tools such as Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP).
Lead negotiations to deliver savings aligned with Procurement objectives and business targets.
Manage spot buys, urgent requests, and tail spend strategy, ensuring transactional efficiency and supply assurance.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain roles.
Strong English profiency (written and spoken) is required.
Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to manage multiple priorities, especially in time-sensitive supply situations.
Experience working with procurement tools, auctions, or strategic sourcing platforms.
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma (Green Belt is a plus).
Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and a positive, adaptable attitude.
Why Choose Us?
Professional onboarding process
Training opportunities
Learning and development programs
We kindly ask that you submit your resume in English.
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
At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products—advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.
With ~22,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers and 33,000 customers worldwide, we turn possibilities into reality by redefining the limits of science and nature to create a more positive, sustainable future for all.
Visit us at www.iff.com to learn how our real-deal experts approach work with an entrepreneurial mindset, working lockstep to defy expectations and create industry-defining solutions that do more good for people and planet
