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You will gain exposure to international supplier markets, strategic sourcing initiatives and cross-functional collaboration while helping shape the future of the Food Ingredients business.\nIFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that enhance products enjoyed by consumers around the world.\nIn May, IFF entered into an agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to CVC Capital Partners, a leading global private markets manager. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.\nThis role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your category management expertise, expand your international procurement exposure and contribute to a business undergoing significant transformation.\nThis is a hybrid role that can be based in Asturias (Spain), Leiden (Netherlands), or Brabrand (Denmark).\nWe are looking for a Regional Category Manager to join our EMEA Procurement team. In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure the reliable supply, competitiveness and optimization of key raw materials across Food Ingredients manufacturing sites in EMEA.\nThe Category Manager will prepare, negotiate, manage, and coordinate assigned raw material categories across the EMEA region for the Food Ingredients business unit.\nCategories in scope:\n· Sugar\n· Acidulants\n· Salt\n· Phosphates\n· Additional ingredient categories\nThe Category Manager is accountable for the performance of the assigned portfolio, including category strategy development, supplier management, sourcing initiatives, portfolio optimization and continuous improvement projects. The Category Manager will manage supplier relationships and ensure alignment with business objectives. The role requires regular interaction with international suppliers and a strong understanding of raw material markets and industry networks. You will work closely with Operations, Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain and Technical teams to align sourcing strategies with business priorities and drive successful outcomes.\nWhere You'll Make a Difference\nDevelop and execute regional category strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness and value delivery. Implement sourcing initiatives across the region and deliver measurable business results.\n\nDevelop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for innovation, sustainability, risk mitigation and continuous improvement. Partner with suppliers to support business growth and leverage market capabilities and technology solutions.\n\nCommunicate market developments, sourcing initiatives and supplier performance updates to stakeholders. Act as the procurement representative and category advocate within the region.\n\nDevelop and negotiate supplier agreements that deliver commercial value while minimizing risk and ensuring supply continuity.\n\nBuild strong partnerships with Operations, Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain and other key functions to achieve business objectives.\n\nIdentify and drive continuous improvement initiatives and productivity gains across the portfolio.\n\nMonitor market trends, cost drivers and supply risks, using insights to support sourcing decisions and category strategies.\n\nWhat Makes You the Right Fit\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics or equivalent.\n\nRelevant procurement, sourcing or category management experience.\n\nExperience within food ingredients, chemicals, manufacturing or FMCG environments is preferred.\n\nStrong analytical and commercial skills.\n\nDemonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing supplier relationships.\n\nAbility to work effectively across functions and cultures.\n\nStrong communication and presentation skills.\n\nFluent in English.\n\nWhy Choose Us?\nIFF offers an attractive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:\nComprehensive medical coverage for you, with optional coverage for your family.\n\nPension plan to help build your long-term financial security.\n\nLife and accident/disability insurance.\n\nBenefits Club with exclusive discounts and savings on everyday purchases and vacation packages through a wide network of providers.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential access to a wide range of wellbeing, financial, and personal support services for you and members of your household.\n\nHybrid work profile\n\nFor your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.\nWe 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. 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