Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials across the EMEA region. The role manages a 60 million USD annual spend and ensures supply security.
Hybrid in AsturiasNo Spanish needed
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Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
At IFF, our Engineering teams play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. By combining technical expertise, innovation, and operational excellence, we support business growth while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
The role is based in Benicarló (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
• Act as the site focal point for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) performance, compliance, and lifecycle management.
• Lead the design, validation, testing, and periodic verification of SIS in alignment with IEC 61511 standards.
• Define, configure, maintain, and improve control system safety interlocks and automation systems.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements for instrumentation and control systems.
• Contribute to electrical safety programs, including LOTO, energy isolation, arc flash management, and safe work procedures.
• Support and lead instrumentation and control activities for capital and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in process safety activities such as HAZOPs, LOPAs, SIL assessments, and risk analyses.
• Ensure all control system modifications are managed through the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Define and monitor KPIs related to SIS availability, instrumentation reliability, and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, EHS, project teams, and contractors to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Lead the design, validation, testing, and periodic verification of SIS in alignment with IEC 61511 standards.
• Define, configure, maintain, and improve control system safety interlocks and automation systems.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements for instrumentation and control systems.
• Contribute to electrical safety programs, including LOTO, energy isolation, arc flash management, and safe work procedures.
• Support and lead instrumentation and control activities for capital and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in process safety activities such as HAZOPs, LOPAs, SIL assessments, and risk analyses.
• Ensure all control system modifications are managed through the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Define and monitor KPIs related to SIS availability, instrumentation reliability, and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, EHS, project teams, and contractors to ensure safe and efficient operations.
What Makes You the Right Fit
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Industrial, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of functional safety principles and standards, particularly IEC 61511 and SIS.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial environments such as chemical, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Proven experience with instrumentation and control systems, including DCS and PLC platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), commissioning, troubleshooting, and safety-critical operations.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including arc flash and energy isolation concepts.
• Experience with Siemens PCS7 or equivalent distributed control systems.
• Understanding of process risk assessment methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL.
• Familiarity with industrial automation networks, SAP or similar ERP systems, and AutoCAD.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of functional safety principles and standards, particularly IEC 61511 and SIS.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial environments such as chemical, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Proven experience with instrumentation and control systems, including DCS and PLC platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), commissioning, troubleshooting, and safety-critical operations.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including arc flash and energy isolation concepts.
• Experience with Siemens PCS7 or equivalent distributed control systems.
• Understanding of process risk assessment methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL.
• Familiarity with industrial automation networks, SAP or similar ERP systems, and AutoCAD.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
How Would You Stand Out?
• Demonstrated safety leadership and strong risk awareness in manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Choose Us?
• Join a global organization committed to innovation and sustainability.
• Be part of a safety-first culture that values people and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across engineering, operations, and EHS functions.
• Work on impactful projects involving advanced automation and safety systems.
• Access learning and development opportunities that support your career growth.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our operations.
• Be part of a safety-first culture that values people and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across engineering, operations, and EHS functions.
• Work on impactful projects involving advanced automation and safety systems.
• Access learning and development opportunities that support your career growth.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our operations.
IFF offers an attractive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:
• Comprehensive medical coverage for you, with optional coverage for your family.
• Pension plan to support your long-term financial security.
• Life and accident/disability insurance.
• Benefits Club with exclusive discounts and savings on everyday purchases and vacation packages through a wide network of providers.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential access to a wide range of wellbeing, financial, and personal support services for you and members of your household.
• Flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive medical coverage for you, with optional coverage for your family.
• Pension plan to support your long-term financial security.
• Life and accident/disability insurance.
• Benefits Club with exclusive discounts and savings on everyday purchases and vacation packages through a wide network of providers.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential access to a wide range of wellbeing, financial, and personal support services for you and members of your household.
• Flexible working hours.
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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
About IFF
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and biosciences, creating solutions for food and beverage, scent, health, beauty, home care, animal nutrition, grain processing, and industrial markets. The company describes itself as being at the forefront of scientific progress for nearly two hundred years, with a focus on science, creativity, and sustainability.
IFF operates globally, with a significant presence in Spain, though specific office locations are not detailed in the provided evidence. The company emphasizes an inclusive, creative workplace and considers all qualified candidates equally, making it a potential employer for international professionals seeking opportunities in the flavors, fragrances, and biosciences sectors.
- Industry
- Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients
- Employees
- 24,000
- Website
- iff.com
Good to know if you are moving
- IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and biosciences, offering diverse career opportunities across multiple scientific and commercial functions.
- The company emphasizes an inclusive, creative workplace and considers all qualified candidates equally, which may be appealing to international applicants.
- IFF's careers page is hosted on Workday, indicating a structured and global recruitment process.
- The company's focus on sustainability and innovation may align with the values of professionals seeking impactful work.
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