North America Category Manager, OPEX & CAPEX

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Job Summary Are you ready to elevate procurement excellence and shape the future of operational reliability and capital execution across North America? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in New Century, KS (hybrid). Be part of a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference: What Makes You the Right Fit - Develop and own the North America category strategy for Operating Expenditures (OPEX), including Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX). - Create multi-year category roadmaps aligned with site needs, operational priorities, and business objectives. - Lead sourcing events, competitive bids, and complex negotiations for equipment, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contracted services, and engineeri...