Indirect Procurement Team Lead

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Business Services : Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company.

The role is based in

Mexico City

(hybrid role)

Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.

Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

Respond to plant requests with urgency and ownership for Indirect Material and Services for México, US & Canada.

Develop supplier network & Monitor and manage supplier performance (locally)

Manage the local sourcing for the assigned plant(s) and regional sourcing portfolio in accordance with Global Procurement policies, systems and procedures (trainings)

Identifying any potential savings with the team

Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders (Tier 3 meetings) & Suppliers with the team

Identifying alternative vendors (local strategic supplier)

Work closely with stakeholders and manufacturing (Management)

Identify savings projects and deploy in the plants

What Makes You the Right Fit

Graduates with at least 6 to 10 years of experience in Indirect Material & Services in Procurement in NA

6 years' experience on negotiation

Experience in Leading & Inspiring a Team

Proficiency in spoken and written English, other language is a plus.

Proficient in SAP for procurement and supplier management tasks

Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier networks within the U.S. market

How Would You Stand Out?

Fast learner with strong curiosity and willingness to grow

Passionate about technology and interested in AI trends

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Why Choose Us?

Home office opportunity

Professional onboarding process

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

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