Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader? Givaudan is looking for a Head of Procurement Raw Materials for our Taste & Wellbeing division. As an important member of the Procurement Leadership team, you will help shape our procurement strategies and driving value creation aligned with our Givaudan 2030 strategy.You will lead a global team of 65 with a clear sourcing strategy, priority setting, and resource optimisation. You will be responsible for a significant spend budget and engage and represent Procurement with important Taste & Wellbeing divisional stakeholders on strategic programmes.You will be based in our Kemptthal office in Switzerland and report directly to the Chief Procurement & Sustainability Officer.In this exciting role, you will:Strategy Management:Establish joint commitments with the Taste & Wellbeing division, focusing on business impact and winning with customersDevelop and validate the annual Procurement plan with the divisionAlign with stakeholders on priorities, sourcing strategies, and timelinesEstablish a vision that delivers value to the division through a procurement strategy of risk, cost and cash, responsible sourcing, and innovationBusiness Partnering:Represent divisional Procurement categories in business review meetingsEnsure information flow between the Divisional Management Committee and Procurement category management organisation to meet business and functional strategiesChallenge the division and the procurement organisation by understanding the main success factorsEstablish a stakeholder engagement planHave good relationships with critical suppliersSustainability:Accountability for scope 3 reduction following set targetsSupport the Responsible Sourcing strategySet KPIs and goals for team goals to ensure progressSourcing Strategy:Guide the development of category strategies aligned with the global Procurement strategyMonitor achievements against our goals and periodically reassess the targetsPromote market intelligencePeople Management:Build a global category management organisation supported by proper development planningAttract and train the necessary talent to build a distinctive organisationDevelop a succession plan, manage talent, and address performance gapsCoordinate cross-functional talent managementYour professional profile includes:Master's degree in business administration, engineering, or a relevant discipline15+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Operations10+ years of leadership and people management experienceExpert in sourcing natural raw materials in the flavor or ingredients industryB2B experience and cross-regional exposure, especially in high-growth marketsComfortable with driving and managing changeBusiness fluent in English, of advantage further language skillsYour benefits in Kemptthal:Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development40-hour working week with at least 4 days a week in the officeAdditional paid days off and favorable pension fund contributionsSubsidized meals in the staff restaurant and discounts at the company shopAccess to a sport and leisure club with amenities on-siteWorldwide private accident coverage and additional family/education allowance#LI-Onsite