Intern

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution, from procurement to supply chain and reliability, delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.

The role is based in Mexico City, Mexico (hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• •Support the purchase order creation and follow-up process for buyers and internal stakeholders.
• •Track supplier quotations and ensure timely follow-up on requests.
• •Assist in supplier creation and maintenance activities.
• •Support the resolution of inquiries from suppliers and internal users.
• •Collaborate on supplier development initiatives and related projects.
• •Provide support during supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.
• •Prepare and maintain procurement reports and data analysis.
• •Assist with administrative activities related to purchasing and supply chain processes.
• •Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Procurement function.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• •Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• •Active student status with graduation date allowing participation in a 12-month internship program.
• •Availability to work Monday through Friday in a part-time internship schedule.
• •Advanced English proficiency, including verbal, written, and reading comprehension skills.
• •Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• •Experience using formulas, functions, filters, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis tools.
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• •Interest in Procurement, Purchasing, and Supply Chain processes.
• •Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.

How Would You Stand Out?

• •Knowledge of Power BI.
• •Exposure to SAP through academic projects or internships.
• •Interest in supplier management, sourcing, or risk assessment activities.

Why Choose Us?

• •Hands-on experience in a global industry-leading organization.
• •Exposure to Procurement and Supply Chain operations.
• •Opportunity to work on real business projects.
• •Collaboration with regional and international teams.
• •Hybrid work environment.
• •Learning and professional development opportunities throughout the internship.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more