Job Summary

Ready to shape the future of energy sourcing and sustainability across 20+ sites in EMEA?
We are looking for an Associate Category Manager – Energy to drive sourcing strategies, ensure supply resilience, and accelerate our sustainability agenda across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.
What you’ll do

Develop and execute regional energy sourcing strategies (electricity, gas, green energy, VPPA, industrial gases)
Partner with Business leaders on pricing, hedging, and market risk management
Collaborate with Operations to reduce CO₂ footprint and support sustainability goals
Manage ~€85M spend, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply security, and innovation
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships (SRM) and drive strategic projects
Provide market insights and stakeholder communication across functions
What you bring

Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar
~4+ years in procurement / category management / services sourcing
Strong financial and market analysis skills (ideally exposure to energy/commodities)




Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Fluent English
Why join IFF

Play a key role in IFF’s energy strategy and sustainability transformation
Work in a high-impact, international environment with cross-functional exposure
Contract details

1-year contract with the possibility of extension
We are a general 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

📌 Associate Manager, Category Management (Madrid)
🏢 Iff
📍 Madrid