Regional Category Manager, Energy EMEA

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Job Summary: Are you ready to shape the future of energy procurement and drive meaningful impact across our Food Ingredients manufacturing network? 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 Asturias, Spain (hybrid) . Be part of a strategic, collaborative, and solution‑oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference: - Develop and lead the EMEA Energy category strategy across electricity, steam, natural gas and industrial gases. - Optimize industrial gas supply modes by analyzing plant consumption, required purity/pressure/flow and partnering with Engineering and Operations on the optimal sourcing approach. - Negotiate energy supply contracts, including long‑term agreements, flexibility options and renewable energy solutions. - Evaluate and coordinate energy hedging strategies (e.g.,...