Drive procurement excellence as a Global Category Buyer in the Natural Specialties sector at Givaudan. Utilize your expertise to negotiate contracts and enhance sourcing strategies while ensuring sustainable practices. This role focuses on developing and implementing sourcing strategies for critical raw materials in Natural Specialties.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyzing market conditions and negotiating contracts globally. The position is based in Mouans-Sartoux, Avignon, or Argenteuil, where your contributions will be vital to securing the competitiveness of fragrance ingredients on the market. Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the Natural Specialties procurement category
- Drive RFQs and key negotiations with suppliers
- Analyze market trends to implement risk management strategies
- Ensure supplier compliance and audit performance
- Communicate market condition changes to stakeholders
Requirements:
- University degree in Procurement or equivalent experience
- 5 years' experience in Procurement
- At least 3 years in contract negotiation
- Fluent in English and French
- Agronomy background is a plus
Leverage your negotiation skills and procurement experience at Givaudan to shape the future of natural fragrance sourcing.