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Sr Category Manager

United States, Dayton 170000.00 - 237330.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 19, 2026
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Sr Category Manager, International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. in Dayton, NJ. Dvlp regional Soy & Vegetable Oil category strategies for assigned categories & sub- categories to ensure raw material supply, manage costs, & capture savings.

Job Responsibility

Develop regional Soy & Vegetable Oil category strategies for assigned categories & sub-categories to ensure raw material supply, manage costs, & capture savings

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or foreign equivalent in Business Administration or related field
  • 7 years of progressively responsible experience in job offered or in related occupation: utilizing SAP ERP to manage end to end procurement process including leveraging SAP for supplier management, purchase order processing, invoice tracking, inventory management, and financial

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Telecommuting and/or work from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies

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