Procurement Manager

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

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About the Role

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager will lead procurement activities for raw materials and oversee MRO purchases. It's also expected for this position to maintain the database for procurement transactional information and provide monthly reports of procurement performance, forecast of prices, and budget. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep industry knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships along with internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for raw materials used in flavor and fragrance production.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations, aiming to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, price fluctuations, and geopolitical issues to optimize purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Analyze procurement data, prepare reports, and present insights to senior management.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to ethical standards and sustainability goals.
• Manage and mentor junior procurement staff as needed.

About You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement / purchasing.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Solid knowledge of how procurement works.
• Strong networking, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Proficiency with SAP.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing raw materials for the flavor, fragrance, and/or chemical industry is advantageous.
• Experience with data analysis tools (i.e. MicroStrategy, Power BI, etc.).
• Experience with global sourcing and supplier management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the flavor and fragrance sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

What We Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.