Global Category Manager, External Manufacturing (Food Ingredients)

Job Summary In this strategic role, you will define and execute the global sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and quality across all regions. You’ll act as a key partner to the business, optimizing the external manufacturing network while supporting growth and innovation. In this strategic role, you will define and execute the global sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and quality across all regions. You’ll act as a key partner to the business, optimizing the external manufacturing network while supporting growth and innovation. What you’ll do: Own and drive the global category strategy for contract manufacturing (tolling) Lead sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFP, negotiations) and deliver year-over-year value Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance (cost, quality, service) Optimize manufacturing footprint (make vs. buy, capacity, risk mitigation) Partner with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams globally Support product launches, scale-ups, and external innovation with suppliers What we’re looking for: Strong experience in strategic sourcing / procurement (8+ years) Background in contract manufacturing, food ingredients, chemicals, or similar industries Proven negotiation and supplier management skills in a global environment Strategic mindset with strong analytical and stakeholder management capabilities Why join us? High-impact global role with strong business visibility Opportunity to shape sourcing strategy and external manufacturing network Collaborative, international environment driving innovation and growth 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 to learn more