Contract Director

About the Role

At International Flavors & Fragrances, we are seeking a highly skilled Contract Director to lead our site contracting activities. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of all on-site contracting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site contract administration procedures and processes
• Lead the development of and implementation of site contracting strategy and the site contractor safety plan
• Oversight and training of Field Contract Administrators on site
• Adherence to IFF Core Values throughout the contracting process
• Implementation of the six-step process for contractor safety
• Contractor prequalification process including variance process
• Bid package development including site conditions and scope development
• Managing the bid cycle and contract award process with Sourcing
• Providing and documenting contractor safety orientation with the SHE professional
• Auditing contractor training including home office audits
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and IFF safety requirements
• Managing the post-job evaluation process in collaboration with Procurement and EHS
• Responsible for the receipt of services process on site, including working with accounts payable to resolve invoice issues
• Assisting with injury management and incident investigations
• Manages the interface between the contractors, legal, sourcing, SHE, accounts payable, tax, the project process, and any other party
• Maintains the appropriate corporate and site-level metrics to improve the CA process

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree. Business, Engineering, or Safety Management preferred.
• Fluent English and Dutch
• Five plus years of experience in all aspects of plant operations, SHE managing processes, with understanding of contracting, financial controls, construction, maintenance temporary staffing, and CA requirements.
• Field Contract Administration Management or Procurement experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to influence change.
• Demonstrated ability to work with many individuals, oversee strategic and tactical contractor administration processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks, setting and communicating priorities, and understanding the business drivers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to present information to all levels in the organization and address external organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective task planning.
• Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite, finance reporting tools. SAP skills are preferred.

What IFF Offers

You will work for one of the largest, worldwide producers of fragrances and flavors from, among others, well-known A-brands. On top of that:

• A very stable employer, with excellent primary and secondary employment conditions.
• A competitive salary (scale according to background, experience, and in proportion to the team).
• An IFF annual contract (with a view to a permanent contract) including (among other things) 8% holiday pay, 3 extra days off on top of your 25 vacation days, and an annual vitality budget.
• You will receive an Individual Choice Budget, allowing you to choose between extra days off or extra salary.
• Good training and development opportunities because we are happy to invest in you. There is always room to develop and grow into other positions.
• An easily accessible work location with sufficient parking space.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unlocks our potential. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.