Global Category Buyer,natural Spec

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Global Category Buyer Natural Specialties F/M/D

Joining our Procurement team, you will develop and implement strategies (and related tactical plans) to source raw material for the Natural Specialties category and secure supply for those categories in line with the business plan under supervision and guidance of the Senior Category Manager.

**In this exciting role, you will**:
Sourcing Strategy
- Drive the development and implementation of Raw Materials category strategies
- Analyze market and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio of Natural specialties (essential oils and solvent extracts)
- Lead sourcing strategy development within cross functional team for key categories
- Drive sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and key negotiations

Portfolio Management
- Negotiate contracts globally
- Ensure adequate contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contracts
- Select, manage and visit suppliers
- Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and actively involve creation and manufacturing in development of optimization plans
- Own key supplier relationship, and lead supplier conflict resolutions
- Ensure vendor performance at target levels
- Manage critical supply issues related to quality, availability to find the best solution with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Stakeholder Relationship
- Communicate to key internal stakeholders/Senior Global Category Manager any market conditions changes which may affect the Business
- Actively support the responsible sourcing projects implementation & provide information to Procurement Sustainability Manager when needed
- Actively support the innovation team on their development projects by identifying the right source of supply and procuring the raw material needed.
- Work on Scope 3 improvement with suppliers to reach our targets on CO2 emissions

Cost Optimization
- Provide sufficient information for business planning process
- Develop cost reduction projects
- Provide price forecast and market trends for key commodities

Travel
20%

**You have**:

- University degree in Procurement or equivalent experience
- Agronomy background would be an asset
- 5 plus year experience in Procurement and/or functional experience
- Knowledge of F&F/Natural products industry
- Specific technical and market knowledge in the respective category
- International exposure in previous role
- Fluent in English and French, other languages a +
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Cultural awareness and adaptable to fast changing business requirements
- Passion for success with a high energy level

The position can be based either in our Avignon or in our Argenteuil office.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.