At Givaudan, we empower you to shape our future and make a positive difference in billions of people's lives. As a global leader in the fragrance and flavor industry, we're looking for a Head of Procurement Raw Materials to join our Taste & Wellbeing division.
This exciting role will challenge you to drive value creation and shape our procurement strategies aligned with our Givaudan 2030 strategy. You'll lead a global team of 65 with a clear sourcing strategy, priority setting, and resource optimisation. Your expertise in sourcing natural raw materials in the flavor or ingredients industry will be instrumental in achieving our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish joint commitments with the Taste & Wellbeing division, focusing on business impact and winning with customers
* Develop and validate the annual Procurement plan with the division
* Align with stakeholders on priorities, sourcing strategies, and timelines
* Establish a vision that delivers value to the division through a procurement strategy of risk, cost, and cash, responsible sourcing, and innovation
Business Partnering:
* Represent divisional Procurement categories in business review meetings
* Ensure information flow between the Divisional Management Committee and Procurement category management organisation to meet business and functional strategies
* Challenge the division and the procurement organisation by understanding the main success factors
* Establish a stakeholder engagement plan
* Have good relationships with critical suppliers
Sustainability:
* Accountability for scope 3 reduction following set targets
* Support the Responsible Sourcing strategy
* Set KPIs and goals for team goals to ensure progress
* Guide the development of category strategies aligned with the global Procurement strategy
* Monitor achievements against our goals and periodically reassess the targets
People Management:
* Build a global category management organisation supported by proper development planning
* Attract and train the necessary talent to build a distinctive organisation
* Develop a succession plan, manage talent, and address performance gaps
* Coordinate cross-functional talent management
Your Professional Profile:
* Master's degree in business administration, engineering, or a relevant discipline
* 15+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Operations
* 10+ years of leadership and people management experience
* Expert in sourcing natural raw materials in the flavor or ingredients industry
* B2B experience and cross-regional exposure, especially in high-growth markets
* Comfortable with driving and managing change
* Business fluent in English, of advantage further language skills
Your Benefits:
* Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
* 40-hour working week with at least 4 days a week in the office
* Additional paid days off and favorable pension fund contributions
* Subsidized meals in the staff restaurant and discounts at the company shop
* Access to a sport and leisure club with amenities on-site
* Worldwide private accident coverage and additional family/education allowance
We welcome applications from talented individuals who share our values and commitment to equal opportunities. We have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions, and are certified as an equal pay employer.