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 17,000 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 h3Global Category Buyer - Functional Ingredients /h3 pJoining our Procurement team, you will develop and implement strategies (and related tactical plans) to source raw material for the Functional Ingredients category and secure supply for those categories in line with the business plan under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Category Manager. This position can be based in Kemppthal, Naarden, or Budapest. /p h3Sourcing Strategy /h3 ul liDrive the development and implementation of RM category strategies /li liMonitor market trends, define actionable procurement plans, and drive sourcing activities. /li liImplement risk management strategies for the portfolio /li liLead sourcing strategy development within cross functional team for key categories /li liDrive sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and key negotiations /li /ul h3Portfolio Management /h3 ul liNegotiate contracts globally /li liSelect, manage and audit suppliers /li liIdentify opportunities for portfolio optimization and actively involve creation and manufacturing in development of optimization plans /li liOwn key supplier relationship, and lead GBS escalated supplier conflict resolutions /li liCommunicate to suppliers any forthcoming changes in demand/specifications /li liEnsure adequate contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contracts /li liEnsure vendor performance at target levels /li /ul h3Stakeholder Relationship /h3 ul liCommunicate to key internal stakeholders/Segment BP any market conditions changes which may affect the Business /li liActively support the responsible sourcing projects implementation provide information to Procurement Sustainability Manager when needed /li /ul h3Cost Optimization /h3 ul liProvide sufficient information for business planning process /li liDevelop cost reduction projectsProvide price forecast and market trends for key commodities /li /ul h3You /h3 ul li3-5 years’ experience in Procurement and/or functional experience /li liKnowledge of FF/FMCG/Chemical industry /li liSpecific technical and market knowledge in the respective category /li liInternational exposure in previous role /li liPreferential knowledge on commodity markets /li liFluent in English /li liExcellent negotiation skills /li liCultural awareness and adaptable to fast changing business requirements /li liPassion for success with a high energy level /li /ul h3Our Benefits /h3 ul liHealthcare support /li liRetirement plan /li liCareer development /li liBonus payment /li /ul pAt Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. /p pWe value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. /p pEveryone - regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances - is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow. /p pEvery essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr