Category Manager For Packaging Food Ingredients

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

Punto Polanco, Mexico
Hybrid
Global packaging category strategy
Year-over-year value creation
Lead global sourcing waves
Develop and own the global packaging category strategy aligned to operational, business and sustainability goals

Job Summary

  • Develop and own the global packaging category strategy aligned to operational, business and sustainability goals.
  • Drive year‑over‑year value creation including cost savings, cost avoidance, cash improvements and value engineering.
  • We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

Matching Summary

Develop and own the global packaging category strategy aligned to operational, business and sustainability goals.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global packaging category strategy
  • Year-over-year value creation
  • Lead global sourcing waves
  • Optimize packaging specifications
  • Manage global supplier portfolio
  • Assess and mitigate supply risks
  • Advance packaging sustainability initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-regional collaboration and harmonization
  • Purpose-driven culture
  • Inclusive workplace

Key Requirements

  • 8–12+ years procurement or strategic sourcing
  • Strong exposure to packaging categories
  • Manage global or regional categories
  • Complex negotiations and supplier management
  • Partnering with cross-functional global stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
  • Advanced negotiation and influencing skills

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