Global Category Buyer,Natural Spec.

Job DescriptionJoin us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and imagination, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In France, discover the empowered passionate professionals who made history creating our legendary perfumery school. Feel the heritage. Acquire knowledge and experience, gained in our renowned European Creation Centre, or from any of our 17 innovative sites across the country. Every day, your commitment, your humility, and your risk-taking will shape our future. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by Category Buyer Natural Specialties F/M/D Develop and implement strategies (and related tactical plans) to source critical/complex raw material categories for the Natural Specialties category, secure supply for those categories in line with business plan and to support fragrance Ingredients competitiveness on the market under supervision and guidance of the Sr Category Manager.

The role is open in the following locations: Mouans-Sartoux, Avignon, and Argenteuil

In this exciting role, you will:Sourcing Strategy

Manage the category in alignment with the current procurement strategy

Drive the development and implementation of RM category strategies

Analyze market and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio of Natural specialties (essential oils and solvent extracts)

Lead sourcing strategy development within cross functional team for key categories

Drive sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and key negotiations

Portfolio Management

Negotiate contracts globally

Ensure adequate contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contracts

Select, manage and audit suppliers

Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and actively involve creation and manufacturing in development of optimization plans

Own key supplier relationship, and lead supplier conflict resolutions

Ensure vendor performance at target levels

Manage critical supply issues related to quality, availability to find the best solution with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Stakeholder Relationship

Communicate to key internal stakeholders/Senior Global Category Manager any market conditions changes which may affect the Business

Actively support the responsible sourcing projects implementation & provide information to Procurement Sustainability Manager when needed

Actively support the innovation team on their development projects by identifying the right source of supply and procuring the raw material needed.

Work on Scope 3 improvement with suppliers to reach our targets on CO2 emissions

Cost Optimization

Provide sufficient information for business planning process

Develop cost reduction projects

Provide price forecast and market trends for key commodities

Travel20%You have:University degree in Procurement or equivalent experience

Agronomy background would be an asset5 years' experience in Procurement and/or functional experience

Has handled a portfolio of RMs and has experience of at least 3 years of negotiating contracts independently

International exposure in previous role

Fluent in English and French, other languages a +Excellent negotiation skills

Cultural awareness and adaptable to fast changing business requirements

Passion for success with a high energy level

Our benefits

Home office (1day/week)

Private Health Insurance

Meal Vouchers

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.

Job Summary

Job number: 119262Date posted : 2026-07-09Profession: Supply Chain, Sustainability, Procurement

Employment type: Regular