Job Summary Looking for an opportunity to join the Food Ingredients EMEA Procurement team? This is your chance to be part of a highly visible team during an exciting period of transformation. You will gain exposure to international supplier markets, strategic sourcing initiatives and cross-functional collaboration while helping shape the future of the Food Ingredients business. IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that enhance products enjoyed by consumers around the world. In May, IFF entered into an agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to CVC Capital Partners, a leading general private markets manager. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your category management expertise,



expand your international procurement exposure and contribute to a business undergoing significant transformation.This is a hybrid role that can be based in Asturias (Spain), Leiden (Netherlands), or Brabrand (Denmark).In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure the reliable supply, competitiveness and optimization of key raw materials across Food Ingredients manufacturing sites in EMEA. The Category Manager will prepare, negotiate, manage, and coordinate assigned raw material categories across the EMEA region for the Food Ingredients business unit. Categories in scope:SugarAcidulantsSaltPhosphatesAdditional ingredient categoriesThe Category Manager is accountable for the performance of the assigned portfolio, including category strategy development, supplier management, sourcing initiatives, portfolio optimization and continuous improvement projects. The Category Manager will manage supplier relationships and ensure alignment with business objectives. The role requires regular interaction with international supp

📌 Regional Category Manager (Principado de Asturias)
🏢 IFF N&B IBERICA
📍 Principado de Asturias