Global Category Buyer

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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 materials **for the Natural Specialties category **and secure supply for those categories following the business plan **under management and guidance of the Senior Category Manager.**

**In this exciting role, you will**:

- ** Sourcing Strategy**
- Promote the implementation of RM 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 important categories;
- Bring sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and key negotiations.
- ** Portfolio Management**
- Negotiate contracts globally;
- Ensure contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contracts;
- Select, manage and visit suppliers;
- Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and involve creation and manufacturing;
- in development of optimization plans;
- Oversee main supplier relationship, and lead supplier conflict resolutions;
- Ensure vendor performance at target levels;
- Manage important supply issues related to quality, availability to find the best solution with company partners and suppliers;
- ** Partner Relationship**
- Communicate to the main company partners/Senior Global Category Manager any market conditions changes which may affect the Business;
- Support the responsible sourcing projects implementation and 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 information for business planning process;
- Develop cost reduction projects;
- Provide price forecast and market trends for key commodities;

**Travel**: 20%

**You have**:

- 3/5 years of experience in Procurement or functional experience;
- Knowledge of F&F/Natural products industry;
- Specific technical and market knowledge in the respective category;
- International exposure in previous role;
- Fluency in English and French, other languages are a plus;
- Cultural awareness and ability to adapt to fast changing requirements;
- Capability of working with partners remotely.

**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.