Givaudan Careers Indirect Sourcing Specialist (Arabic-speaking)
Job Summary
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with kindness and humility we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 17000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied flexible and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with befriend and stretch your skills alongside. Every day your energy your creativity and your determination will shape our future making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
Overall Mission
Drive the sourcing and fulfillment of indirect materials and services (IM&S) across the EMEA region ensuring cost efficiency service continuity and alignment with key category strategies and business objectives. Ensure on-time in-full delivery of goods and services across all categories driving operational reliability and full compliance with sourcing strategies and Procurement policies. Drive savings process efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction by applying strong supplier management and analytical capabilities and fostering close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
In this indirect sourcer position you will be an IM&S Spot Buyer and will drive the sourcing and fulfilment of indirect materials and services (IM&S) across the EMEA region ensuring cost efficiency service continuity and alignment with key category strategies and business objectives. If you have experience withprocurementand alsoproject management we are looking for you.
You will report to the IM&S Spot Buyer Manager and you will work from Budapest.
Main Responsibilities
Sourcing & Procurement
Analyze spend data market trends and benchmarks to support savings initiatives and sourcing decisions.
Execute sourcing activities (RFI/RFQ/RFP/eAuctions) for CAPEX and OPEX in line with global and regional strategies.
Lead supplier negotiations commercial discussions contract awards and onboarding to secure optimal value and continuity of supply.
Manage PRs and POs inSAP/ARIBAaccurately while using tools such as Archlet to support sourcing activities.
Deliver measurable cost savings and process efficiency through strategic sourcing and total-cost optimization.
Issue Resolution& Compliance
Resolve supplier invoice payment and material/vendor issues in coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Support root-cause analysis corrective actions andcontinuous improvementinitiatives to prevent recurring issues.
Ensure compliance withprocurementpolicies ethical standards and audit requirements.
Stakeholder Management&Continuous Improvement
Build strong stakeholder relationships to alignprocurementactivities with business needs and ensure clear discussion on sourcing progress andissue resolution.
Improve process simplification automation data accuracy and adoption of best practices acrossprocurementoperations.
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve tools workflows reporting and overallprocurementefficiency.
Your profile:
BSc degree required; Engineering background preferred
Fluency in English and Arabic
1 years of experience inProcurementandProject Management
Strongproject managementattitude and knowledge
Working knowledge ofExceland differentprocurementplatforms
Familiarity with tools for trend analysis and visualization
Strong numerical skills knowledge to improve data workflows and identify processautomation opportunities
Ownership customer focus accountability and handson execution
Collaborative team player with a continuousimprovement mindset
Our benefits for you
Great compensation package with a monthly cafeteria plan
Annual bonus scheme
Private Health Insurance
Home office (1-2 office days per week)
Employee shop discount
Travel reimbursement when commuting from outside the Budapest urban area
Access to exclusive perfumes and other employee discounts
Recognition and referral programs
Career development opportunities in our multinational environment
Team buildings and company events
Learning programs to develop your soft and hard skills
#Li-Hybrid
At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Givaudan captures the essence of the moment, bringing you memorable flavours and fragrances to be enjoyed throughout the day. We maintain our leadership position – approximately 25% of our industry’s global market share – by challenging ourselves daily, inspiring our partnerships acro ... View more