Head of Procurement IM&S — Givaudan
- Location
- Vernier
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 29 days ago
Role overview
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- Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature.
- Your main responsibilities will include: IM&S strategy development and execution
- Establish and execute a global strategy for indirect materials and services procurement within Givaudan in order to manage spend as effectively as possible
Main responsibilities
- Your main responsibilities will include: IM&S strategy development and execution
- Establish and execute a global strategy for indirect materials and services procurement within Givaudan in order to manage spend as effectively as possible
Company and context
- You will lead & develop Regional Heads & Senior Global Category Managers and manage a skilled, efficient, diverse and performance driven IM&S organization.
- The role offers direct exposure to and close collaboration with senior executive leadership while representing Procurement in key strategic initiatives.
- You will report directly to the Chief Procurement & Sustainability Officer.
- You will be based in Vernier or Kemptthal, Zürich.
- Work with IM&S organization and stakeholders to ensure strategy is understood, adapted to business requirements and gives transparency of spend, compliance and performance
- Take responsibility for the overall establishment and delivery of IM&S savings targets
- Drive compliance through the development, maintenance and follow-up of appropriate corporate IM&S policies.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to IM&S Regional Managers and Category Managers along with development, training and promotion opportunities based on performance
- Develop solid succession plans and stand-out leaders for key positions within the IM&S organization
- Develop collaboration within and across regions within the IM&S procurement organization Sustainability Sponsor Scope 3 roadmap for IM&S
Additional details
- Global Head of IM&S Your main responsibilities will include: IM&S strategy development and execution
- Develop collaboration within and across regions within the IM&S procurement organization Sponsor Scope 3 roadmap for IM&S
- Represent IM&S in Sustainable Operations Steerco and ensure projects move forward Stakeholder management
- Follow up with business leaders and functions when required in the event of any non-compliance
- Be a force of proposition on emerging technologies and industry trends that can impact Indirect Procurement Categories Your professional profile includes:
- Minimum 7 years of proven leadership experience in an international environment Knowledge of F&F/FMCG/Chemical industry
- Change management skills – track record in managing culture and complex transformations Healthcare support Paid Time Off and family leave Sport and leisure clubs Mobility allowance
Notes and original content
- Human by nature.
- Global Head of IM&S
- Your main responsibilities will include:
- IM&S strategy development and execution
- Develop collaboration within and across regions within the IM&S procurement organization
- Sustainability
- Sponsor Scope 3 roadmap for IM&S
- Represent IM&S in Sustainable Operations Steerco and ensure projects move forward
- Stakeholder management
- AI/Technology
Questions about this listing
What salary does Givaudan offer for this role?
Givaudan lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Vernier. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Givaudan offer?
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