Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and imagination, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.In France, discover the empowered passionate professionals who made history creating our legendary perfumery school. Feel the heritage. Acquire knowledge and experience, gained in our renowned European Creation Centre, or from any of our 17 cutting-edge sites across the country. Every day, your commitment, your humility, and your risk-taking will shape our future. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.Global Category Buyer Natural Specialties F/M/DDevelop and implement strategies (and related tactical plans) to source critical/complex raw material categories for the Natural Specialties category, secure supply for those categories in line with business plan and to support fragrance Ingredients competitiveness on the market under supervision and guidance of the Sr Category Manager.The role is open in the following locations: Mouans-Sartoux, Avignon, and Argenteuil.In This Exciting Role, You WillSourcing StrategyManage the category in alignment with the current procurement strategyDrive the development and implementation of RM category strategiesAnalyze 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 categoriesDrive sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and key negotiationsPortfolio ManagementNegotiate contracts globallyEnsure adequate contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contractsSelect,



manage and audit suppliersIdentify opportunities for portfolio optimization and actively involve creation and manufacturing in development of optimization plansOwn key supplier relationship, and lead supplier conflict resolutionsEnsure vendor performance at target levelsManage critical supply issues related to quality, availability to find the best solution with internal stakeholders and suppliersStakeholder RelationshipCommunicate to key internal stakeholders/Senior Global Category Manager any market conditions changes which may affect the BusinessActively support the responsible sourcing projects implementation & provide information to Procurement Sustainability Manager when neededActively 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 emissionsCost OptimizationProvide sufficient information for business planning processDevelop cost reduction projectsProvide price forecast and market trends for key commoditiesTravel20%You HaveUniversity degree in Procurement or equivalent experienceAgronomy background would be an asset5 years' experience in Procurement and/or functional experienceHas handled a portfolio of RMs and has experience of at least 3 years of negotiating contracts independentlyInternational exposure in previous roleFluent in English and French, other languages a +Excellent negotiation skillsCultural awareness and adaptable to fast changing business requirementsPassion for success with a high energy levelOur BenefitsHome office (1day/week)At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Global Category Buyer,Natural Spec. (Gaspé)
🏢 Givaudan
📍 Gaspé