Coordinator III, Vendor Quality

Job Summary

Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet?

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 Chennai, Guindy, India(hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
The role will report into the Taste Vendor Quality Organization and will be responsible for maintaining ingredient and supplier master data supporting various quality programs and processes. The position involves managing data accuracy, coordinating with vendors, and supporting the distribution, tracking, and follow-up of daily operational activities.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Ensure accurate and efficient maintenance of supplier and ingredient master data supporting critical Corporate Quality programs.
• Contribute to strengthening vendor quality and risk management processes across global business operations.
• Support process standardization, data governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional and global teams to enhance data quality, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Help drive reliable decision-making through accurate data management and reporting.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage large and complex datasets accurately.
• 3-8 Years of experience working with SAP Quality Module and related business systems.
• Good understanding of quality systems, supplier documentation, and ingredient data management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Advanced analytical and reporting skills using Power BI and Excel.
• Exposure to global master data governance and process harmonization projects.
• Experience driving automation, simplification, or process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and proactively solve business challenges.

Why Choose Us?

At IFF, we bring science and creativity together to create solutions that improve everyday life. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation, growth, and continuous learning are encouraged. Joining IFF means becoming part of a global organization committed to sustainability, quality, and making a positive impact for people and planet.

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