Category Manager, North America, Logistics

This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our , for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.Category Manager, North America, Logistics page is loaded## Category Manager, North America, Logisticsremote type: Hibridno delolocations: Punto Polanco, Mexicotime type: Polni delovni časposted on: Objavljeno danesjob requisition id: R12343**Povzetek delovnega mesta**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.**Where You’ll Make a Difference*** 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.**What Makes You the Right Fit*** 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.* 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.* Home office opportunity* Professional onboarding process* Training opportunities* Learning and development programsSmo vodilni v svetu na področju okusa, vonja in prehrane, svojim strankam ponujamo širši nabor naravnih rešitev in pospešujemo našo strategijo rasti. Pri IFF verjamemo, da vaša edinstvenost sprosti naš potencial. Cenimo pester mozaik etnične pripadnosti, nacionalnega porekla, rase, starosti, spola ali statusa veterana. Prizadevamo si za vključujoče delovno okolje, ki vsakemu od naših kolegov omogoča, da v službo prinese svoj pristen jaz, ne glede na vero, spolno identiteto; izražanja, spolne usmerjenosti ali invalidnosti.Visit to learn more #J-18808-Ljbffr