Procurement COE Hub Team Leader

Job Description

The Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) Hub Team Leader will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Hub and lead a team of procurement specialists responsible for providing

procurement support to the organization. The Team Leader will manage the team's workload, develop,and implement procurement best practices, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations across the pillars of the COE. This position will report

to the COE Hub Manager.

Key Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

 Serve as the lead subject matter expert, managing a team responsible for procurement policies, procedures, and regulations across the 6 pillars within the Procurement Center of Excellence:
Strategic Support, Risk Management, Buy Desk, Contract & Compliance, and Vendor Master
Data of IFF Procurement Center of Excellence
 Update and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures
 Develop and implement procurement best practices that support the organization's goals and objectives
 Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and regulations
 Advise the procurement team and business stakeholders on procurement-related matters
 Develop procurement training materials and deliver training sessions to stakeholders
 Collaborate with the procurement team and other departments to foster partnerships and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes
 Keep current with industry trends and procurement best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive and effective
 Proactively develop processes and procedures to improve operational performance and minimize customer complaints. Share best practices and learnings across IFF sites and facilitate training.
 Coordinate with operations on service issues to ensure that the root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions are robust
 Conduct performance reviews, career planning and development

Job Requirements

Required Education, Training & Experience:

 BS in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
 Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in an industrial biochemical environment
 MBA Preferred
 Paralegal experience highly preferred
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 Ability to manage a team, delegate tasks effectively, and prioritize work based on business needs
 Strong team player and collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills
 Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
 Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
 Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external teams, to communicate effectively with senior management and to effect change across a large and diverse organization
 Strong analytical background and proficiency with ERP (preferably SAP), Zycus, Service Now, Contract Lifecycle Management, Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint
 Willingness to travel (10-20%) for customer and internal meetings
 Self-motivated and results oriented

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