Category Manager, North America, Logistics

Category Manager, North America, Logistics Join to apply for the Category Manager, North America, Logistics role at IFF 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 Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain. 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. Responsibilities Lead the Logistics category strategy for North America, covering transportation (FTL: Full Truck Load, LTL: Less Than Truck Load, multimodal), warehousing, storage services, and customs brokerage. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure supply resilience, cost competitiveness, and alignment with sustainability goals, including CO₂ footprint reduction. Manage supplier relationships, negotiate master agreements, and resolve performance issues or claims when necessary. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Logistics, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Corporate Functions to align procurement strategies with business needs. Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and risk assessments to identify opportunities and mitigate supply risks. Drive strategic transformation projects and innovation initiatives across the logistics procurement function. Apply Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles to foster partnerships, support technology adoption, and optimize supplier portfolios. Provide functional guidance to assigned procurement resources and ensure coordination across North America and other global regions. Optimize service quality and working capital through stakeholder collaboration and long-term planning. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain (preferred), Business, Economics, Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience. Over 10 years of experience in services procurement, supplier relationship management, and logistics. Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or SPSM (Senior Professional in Supply Management). Deep expertise in procurement within logistics, with strong market knowledge and supplier network. Solid financial acumen, including experience with cost analysis and commodity procurement (e.g., hedging). Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to influence stakeholders. Experience managing U.S.-based suppliers and navigating complex, multinational, matrixed environments. Fluent in Spanish and English (oral and written); additional languages are a plus. What Sets You Apart Demonstrated ability to drive sustainability initiatives and support business growth through innovation. Strategic mindset with strong analytical and decision-making capabilities. Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentoring and team development. Benefits Home office opportunity Professional onboarding processCategory Manager, North America, Logistics Join to apply for the Category Manager, North America, Logistics role at IFF 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 Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain. 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. Responsibilities Lead the Logistics category strategy for North America, covering transportation (FTL: Full Truck Load, LTL: Less Than Truck Load, multimodal), warehousing, storage services, and customs brokerage. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure supply resilience, cost competitiveness, and alignment with sustainability goals, including CO₂ footprint reduction. Manage supplier relationships, negotiate master agreements, and resolve performance issues or claims when necessary. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Logistics, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Corporate Functions to align procurement strategies with business needs. Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and risk assessments to identify opportunities and mitigate supply risks. Drive strategic transformation projects and innovation initiatives across the logistics procurement function. Apply Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles to foster partnerships, support technology adoption, and optimize supplier portfolios. Provide functional guidance to assigned procurement resources and ensure coordination across North America and other global regions. Optimize service quality and working capital through stakeholder collaboration and long-term planning. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain (preferred), Business, Economics, Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience. Over 10 years of experience in services procurement, supplier relationship management, and logistics. Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or SPSM (Senior Professional in Supply Management). Deep expertise in procurement within logistics, with strong market knowledge and supplier network. Solid financial acumen, including experience with cost analysis and commodity procurement (e.g., hedging). Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to influence stakeholders. Experience managing U.S.-based suppliers and navigating complex, multinational, matrixed environments. Fluent in Spanish and English (oral and written); additional languages are a plus. What Sets You Apart Demonstrated ability to drive sustainability initiatives and support business growth through innovation. Strategic mindset with strong analytical and decision-making capabilities. Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentoring and team development. Benefits 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr