Food Ingredients Buyer NA job opportunity at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).



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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Food Ingredients Buyer NA
Experience: 3-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation Punto Polanco, Mexico, Mexico
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Job Summary Are you ready to boost your strategic sourcing capabilities and make a meaningful impact in ingredient procurement? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.   The role is based in Punto Polanco, Mexico City (hybrid role). Be part of a   motivated ,   passionate, and   open - minded   team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.   Where You’ll Make a Difference Provide procurement support to the U.S. market specifically for ingredients, flavors, additives, and related materials. Lead the evaluation and selection of suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and capability for the assigned portfolio. Analyze business requirements and identify reliable suppliers to ensure assurance of supply. Participate in the development and execution of sourcing strategies within the Efficiency and Essential quadrants. Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives together with Improvement Leaders and COE teams. Identify alternative suppliers through market research and collaboration with Buyers, Senior Buyers, and Executive Buyers. Oversee contract implementation, supplier performance, and resolution of issues related to quality, service, safety, and supply. Manage Tail Spend, urgent buys, and resolve issues with delivery, pricing, or blocked invoices. Utilize procurement tools including RFIs (Requests for Information), RFQs (Requests for Quotation), RFPs (Requests for Proposal), sealed bids, and auctions. What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , International Business , Industrial Engineering , Supply Chain Management , or related fields. + 3 years of experience in Procurement , ideally within ingredients, raw materials, or food-related categories. Mandatory knowledge of the U.S. procurement market and key ingredient suppliers. Strong understanding of ingredient and flavor supply chains. Advanced English proficienc y; additional languages are a plus. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with adaptability to change. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams. Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement or savings. How Would You Stand Out? Previous experience supporting U.S. manufacturing sites or ingredient procurement. Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Why Choose Us? Home office opportunity Professional onboarding process Training opportunities Learning and development programs We kindly ask you to attach your resume in English. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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