PpJoin us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. /p pSenior Global Category Manager (Procurement) - Your future role? /p pAs 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. /p pYou will report to the Raw Material Segment Procurement Business Partner. /p h3Your Main Responsibilities /h3 h3Sourcing Strategy /h3 ul liManage the main category according to the 2030 procurement strategy /li liImprove the implementation of RM into the category /li liAnalyze market and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio /li liLead sourcing strategy development within team for key categories /li liBring sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and important negotiations /li /ul h3Portfolio Management /h3 ul liNegotiate contracts globally /li liSelect, manage and audit suppliers /li liIdentify opportunities for portfolio optimization and involve creation and manufacturing in development of optimization plans /li liImplement Scope 3 PCF reduction towards Givaudan 2030 procurement strategy /li liOversee main supplier relationship, and lead GBS escalated supplier conflict resolutions /li liCommunicate with suppliers any forthcoming changes in demand/specifications /li liEnsure contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contracts /li liEnsure vendor performance at target levels /li /ul h3Stakeholder Relationship /h3 ul liCommunicate with main internal stakeholders/Segment BP any market conditions change which may affect the Business /li liSupport 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 /li /ul h3Cost Optimization /h3 ul liProvide information for business planning process /li liDevelop cost reduction projects /li liProvide price forecast and market trends for important commodities /li /ul h3People Management /h3 ul liIn a second phase, build and develop category buyers /li /ul h3You have /h3 ul liUniversity degree preferred or equivalent experience /li liDegree in Chemical Engineering or Organic Chemistry preferred /li li7-10 years of experience in Procurement /li liKnowledge of FF industry/FMCG Manufacturing/Chemical industry /li liSpecific technical and market knowledge in the respective category /li liInternational exposure in previous role /li liFluent in English /li /ul h3Our Benefits /h3 ul liHealthcare support /li liPaid time off and family leave /li liRetirement plan /li liSport and leisure clubs /li liCompany shop /li liStaff restaurant /li /ul pMultiple locations Vernier (Switzerland), Sant Celoni (Spain) /p pAt 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. /p pGivaudan 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr