Buyer - MRO & Services

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.

Symrise – always inspiring more...

About the Role

Position Summary

The Buyer - MRO & Services is independently responsible for the technical procurement & analysis of the Maintenance, Repair and Operations materials as requested by the organization. Ensures the best value and highest performance by utilizing professional purchasing techniques in accordance with department and company policies.

• Plans & executes the procurement strategy for MRO & Services related purchasing for Jacksonville, FL and Brunswick, GA.
• Primary link between AmeriTerpenes & their MRO and Service vendors. Reviews quotes & agreements, creates & manages purchase orders, ensures compliance, resolves discrepancies, pursues past due information.
• Works with storeroom personnel, maintenance, engineering & logistics as well as other departments to understand the business needs in regards to purchase and delivery.
• Negotiates pricing for MRO materials & Services, identifying alternate sources, and establishing new vendors.
• Works with Accounts Payable, the suppliers, and the internal receivers to resolve invoicing issues.
• Responsible for supplier relationship meetings, scorecards, metrics, and projects as assigned.
• Coordinate ongoing programs (ISNetworld risk management, Uniform service, etc.).

About You

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma / GED required. College degree with concentration in business management/supply chain preferred.
• 3+ years of Procurement / Supply Chain experience required.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Must have the ability to perform vLookups and create pivot tables in MS Excel.
• Experience entering and managing data in ERP systems required. SAP strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Must have a customer service mindset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle a large volume of work.

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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.