Associate Category Specialist, Logistics Na

Job SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible of sourcing of the Logistics category in the NA region in accordance with Global Procurement policies, systems, and procedures, while contributing to the execution of the Global Procurement strategies through active participation on assigned Categories. The portfolio will include the Rail Transportation sub-category. In addition, it requires extensive internal interaction with the regional Procurement organizations, and the Operations partners in the different sites within the NA region, to ensure they are supported for spend management from supplier discovery Request For Information (RFI), vendor selection and award and sourcing execution with proper agreements in place. It requires close monitoring of KPI's on service delivery against standards, resolve/reconcile price discrepancy and disputes with vendor to support sites and meet customer request in most efficient and effective manner and at the lowest cost and administrative effort. You will manage relationships with key suppliers, ensure alignment with IFF business objectives. align sourcing strategies with regional and local business needs. Regional external interactions with suppliers and extensive market/network knowledge will be required. The role will include responsibility for year over year savings in the cost of logistics services, continuous improvements in working capital, supplier development and collaborating with suppliers to drive IFF's digital strategy and innovation programs. You will be a valued business partner across the organization and support initiatives to achieve the company's strategic objectives. The scope of this position includes effective products/services and competitive market intelligence to dynamically evaluate IFF competitive advantage. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing in the Facilities category for the NA region, in accordance with Global Procurement policies, systems, and procedures. You will also contribute to the execution of Global Procurement strategies through active participation in assigned Categories. The portfolio will include the Facilities sub-category. In addition, it requires extensive internal interaction with the regional Procurement organizations and the Operations partners in the different sites within the NA region, to ensure they are supported for spend management from supplier discovery Request For Information (RFI), vendor selection, award, and sourcing execution with proper agreements in place. It requires close monitoring of KPI's on service delivery against standards, resolving/reconciling price discrepancies and disputes with the vendor to support sites and meet customer requests in the most efficient and effective manner, and at the lowest cost and administrative effort. You will manage relationships with key suppliers, ensure alignment with IFF business objectives. Align sourcing strategies with regional and local business needs. Regional external interactions with suppliers and extensive market/network knowledge will be required. The role will include responsibility for year-over-year savings in the cost of facility services, continuous improvements in working capital, supplier development, and collaborating with suppliers to drive IFF's digital strategy and innovation programs. You will be a valued business partner across the organization and support initiatives to achieve the company's strategic objectives. The scope of this position includes effective products/services and competitive market intelligence to dynamically evaluate IFF's competitive advantage. Responsibilities - Develop strong sourcing capabilities within IFF in NA that support the organisation in delivering successful facility services regionally. - Maintain connections with the main internal stakeholders to understand demand and future trends in their needs. - Support the development of regional category strategies for your categories, to ensure objectives are met, with the lowest life cycle costs. - Implement strategies within the portfolio, driving results and achieving strategic objectives. - Provide continuous, impactful communication to stakeholders. Be the advocate of the regional spend. - Negotiate master agreements with vendors. - Negotiate and resolve vendor performance issues and negotiate claims, when necessary. - Ensure coordination both within the NA region and with other regions globally across IFF. - Optimization and continuous improvement in service quality through collaboration with the stakeholders. - Reduction of working capital through payment term negotiation and collaboration with the stakeholders on long-term plans & initiatives. Job Requirements - Bachelor, or master’s degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Law, Economics, or Supply Chain. - Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communications in English. - Negotiation skills and experience (> 4 years) in English. - Must be able to prioritize tasks and function e