Job DescriptionThe Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) Hub Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Hub and lead a team of procurement specialists responsible for providing procurement support to the organization. The Hub Manager will manage the team's workload, develop, and implement procurement best practices, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations across the pillars of the COE. This position will report to the Vice President of the Procurement Center of Excellence.Key Responsibilities include:Serve as the lead subject matter expert, managing a team responsible for procurement policies, procedures, and regulations across the 6 pillars within the Procurement Center of Excellence: Category Management Support, Risk Management, Buy Desk, Contract Management & Compliance, Vendor Master Data, and Internal Controls of IFF Procurement Center of Excellence.Coach and develop local Procurement team including personal development plans, mentor/mentee identification, conducting performance reviews, and career planning.Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.Develop and implement procurement best practices that support the organization's goals and objectives.Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and regulations.Advise the procurement team and business stakeholders on procurement-related matters.Develop procurement training materials and deliver training sessions to stakeholders.Collaborate with the procurement team and other departments to foster partnerships and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes.Keep current with industry trends and procurement best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive and effective.Proactively develop processes and procedures to improve operational performance and minimize customer complaints. Share best practices and learnings across IFF sites and facilitate training.Coordinate with operations on service issues to ensure that the root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions are robust.Job RequirementsRequired Education, Training & Experience:BS in business administration, supply chain management, engineering or a related field.Minimum of 12 years of relevant procurement experience in an industrial biochemical environment.MBA Preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage a team, delegate tasks effectively, and prioritize work based on business needs.Strong team player and collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Fluent English is an absolute must as is the ability to improve team's conversational/business English.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external teams, to communicate effectively with senior management and to effect change across a large and diverse organization.Strong analytical background and proficiency with ERP (preferably SAP), Zycus, Service Now, Contract Lifecycle Management, Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint.Willingness to travel (10-20%) for customer and internal meetings.Self-motivated and results oriented.At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Visit IFF.com/careers to learn more about our Equality Policy.
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