Vaga de Global Category Manager

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and imagination, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that help people look and feel good. Theres much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In Brazil, work with our empowered experts to stretch your skills and unlock opportunities. Every day, your creativity, your personality, and your contributions will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. Job Purpose Develop and implement strategies (and related tactical plans) to source critical/complex RM categories and secure supply for those categories in line with business plan under guidance but with significant autonomy. Core Responsibilities Sourcing Strategy Manage the category in alignment with the 2025 procurement strategy Drive the development and implementation of RM category strategies Analyze market and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio Lead sourcing strategy development within cross functional team for key categories Drive sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and key negotiations Portfolio Management Negotiate contracts globally Select, manage and audit suppliers Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and actively involve creation and manufacturing in development of optimization plans Own key supplier relationship, and lead GBS escalated supplier conflict resolutions Communicate to suppliers any forthcoming changes in demand/specifications Ensure adequate contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contracts Ensure vendor performance at target levels Stakeholder Relationship Communicate to key internal stakeholders/Segment BP any market conditions changes which may affect the Business Actively support the responsible sourcing projects implementation & provide information to Procurement Sustainability Manager when needed Cost Optimization Provide sufficient information for business planning process Develop cost reduction projects Provide price forecast and market trends for key commodities You? Relevant degree required. A degree in chemical engineering or organic chemistry is required. Minimum 5-7 years' experience in Procurement and/or functional experience Knowledge of F&F/FMCG/Chemical industry Specific technical and market knowledge in the respective category International exposure in previous role Fluent in English Excellent negotiation skills Cultural awareness and adaptable to fast changing business requirements Passion for success with a high energy level At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture  where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.