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Procrement Innovation Manager-

Your future role?

As a Procurement Innovation Manager, you will join our Global Procurement team you will directly report to our Head of Procurement Innovation. You will be a member for procurement innovation you will develop “mindset of innovation” within the procurement community and you will ensure supplier enabled innovation activities. 

This position needs to travel up to 30% and could be based in different location:

Multiple location: Vernier (Switzerland), Kemptthal (Switzerland), Cincinnati (USA), Singapore (Singapore), Avignon (France)  

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, deliver value and are skilled at fostering strong relationships. 

In this exciting opportunity you will be in charge of the following responsibilities: 

• Partner with S&T organization, regional innovation organization, operation organization by bringing the relevant supplier / solution to ensure innovations agenda.


• Track new players to new technologies or markets that would provide potential Innovation solutions.


• Participate in innovation contract management (Working with Legal/IP)


• Work with global and local procurement to support innovation mindset


• Consolidate project pipeline.


• Work with global procurement to identify supplier innovation opportunities in relation to unmeet needs


• Participate to portfolio reviews.


• Be where innovation happens ; visit suppliers and innovation fairs.; analyze and feedback


• Help deploy tools and systems.


• Negotiate term sheet and pre-commercialization agreement

Your success profile includes:

• University degree in chemistry/ biology / biotechnology design/food design


• 5 or more year’s experience in product management, sales or procurement in F&F or Functional ingredients


• Experience in global organization and able to navigate in matrix organization.


• Process and Systems knowledgeable


• Track record in Project management and execution


• Fluent in English, other languages could be an asset


• Experience in project management


• Strategic thinking but with hands 'on capacities


• Experience with business needs and ability to engage with stakeholders at different levels and with different functions


• Cultural awareness 


• CI mindset and ability to Challenge current state.


• Solid experience in tracking, monitoring, measuring 

Our Benefits (for Vernier, Switzerland):

• Healthcare support


• Paid Time Off and family leave


• Retirement plan


• Sport and leisure clubs


• Company shop


• Staff restaurant


• Free car park

You are interested in this exciting challenge? We are looking forward to receiving your application: please make sure you enclose your CV, Cover Letter, Diplomas, and Work Certificates. 

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 5.5 billion in 2018. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 145 locations, the company has almost 13,600 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com..