Job Summary Looking for an opportunity to shape sourcing strategies, create measurable business value, and contribute to sustainable growth within a integral organization? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that enhance everyday products around the world. This hybrid role can be based in Asturias, Spain; or another IFF office location within Europe.

The Category

Manager, Packaging EAME, is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for a packaging portfolio of approximately €120 million in annual spend. Working closely with stakeholders across Taste, Scent, and Health & Biosciences, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, drive supplier performance, and help position the business for continued growth and operational resilience. Deliver total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements and cash optimization through portfolio, supplier, and specification optimization.

Strengthen supply resilience through proactive market monitoring and informed sourcing decisions. Apply strategic sourcing methodologies, including spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier evaluation, and supply-base diversification. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships that support innovation, sustainability, quality, and long-term category priorities.





Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms while driving supplier performance through structured reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Procurement, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to align priorities and deliver sustainable value. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline. ~5 years of experience within packaging procurement or a related category, with strong market knowledge and supplier networks preferred. ~ Strong expertise in category management, procurement best practices, cost modeling, financial analysis, and value-creation methodologies. ~ Strong negotiation, project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. ~ Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Fluent written and spoken English is required Comprehensive medical coverage for you, with optional coverage for your family.

Benefits Club with exclusive discounts and savings on everyday purchases and vacation packages through a wide network of providers.

Hybrid Work Profile

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

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