Senior Manager - Global Procurement COE Hub

Are you passionate about service excellence and eager to contribute to a global organization that prioritizes both people and the planet IFF, a renowned leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and sensorial experiences, is looking for a dynamic individual to join their Procurement department as a Global Procurement COE Hub Sr. Manager. Based in Hyderabad, as a Global Procurement COE Hub Sr. Manager, your primary focus will be on overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Hub. You will lead a team of procurement specialists tasked with providing essential procurement support to the organization. Your role involves managing the team's workload, implementing best procurement practices, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations in line with the Center of Excellence (COE) pillars. Reporting to the Vice President of Procurement COE, you are expected to serve as the lead subject matter expert in managing a team responsible for various procurement aspects such as Category Management Support, Risk Management, Buy Desk, Contract Management & Compliance, Vendor Master Data, and Internal Controls of IFF Procurement COE. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in coaching and developing the local Procurement team, updating Standard Operating Procedures, developing and implementing procurement best practices, monitoring procurement activities for compliance, advising stakeholders, and facilitating training sessions. To thrive in this role, you should hold a BS in Business Administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field. An MBA is preferred. With a minimum of 12+ years of relevant procurement experience in an industrial biochemical environment, you should possess strong leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP, as well as tools such as Zycus, Service Now, Contract Lifecycle Management, Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential. A willingness to travel occasionally for meetings is also required. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for driving results and fostering collaboration, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering workplace diversity and inclusion. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion.,