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Are you inspired to develop customer specific pricing strategies and to drive negotiations with our top customers?

As Head Pricing Global Accounts in Flavours you are a member of the Global Pricing Management Team. You act as Business Partner to Key Account Managers of our top customers related to all financial and pricing activities and share the ownership of the customer portfolios as well.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Business Partnering:
  By acting as finance and pricing business partner to the World Account Managers you ensure growth, efficiency tracking and that the right prioritization is done holistically.
   


• Develop strategies:
  You develop specific pricing strategies and you ensure that agreed customer strategies by region and segments are properly executed. This requires an alignment and guidance by customer with the regions on Cost models, margin Mix and Volume vs. Costs.
   


• Managing Negotiation:
  You drive and manage negotiation on tenders and core supplier agreements together with the Key Account Managers for our top customers ensuring global alignment. In this context you own and produce relevant global data considering the end to end process (from Creation via Operations to Sales) for contract negotiations.
   


• Continuous Improvement:
  You will proactively act to improve efficiencies and profit levels through value based pricing opportunities and through your participation in driving Global Business & Pricing Projects.
   

You?

Have you got a strong business acumen, are you result driven with the ability to make things happen? Are you someone who thrives in a culture where you can express yourself in an inspiring team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with professionals who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us – and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:
 

• University Degree in Business, Finance or  relevant area – MBA or advanced degree preferable


• More than 10 years combined experience in pricing, finance or similar


• Experience in sales or related function preferably within the Flavours industry


• Proven track record in negotiations with global customers


• Business fluent in English; any additional language skills is an asset


• Pricing experience is a must-have


• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, global, matrix environment


• Successful track record of effectively communicating at all levels


• SAP & BW experience

Your future employer?

Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 4.7 billion in 2016. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 98 locations, the company has more than 10,476 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.