Sr. Procurement Manager

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

About the Role

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager directs the sourcing of raw materials, oversees logistics and warehousing vendors, manages both rail and truck fleet operations, and ensures compliance with import regulations. Key duties involve maintaining procurement records, preparing monthly performance and price outlooks, overseeing import procedures, and coordinating rail and truck carrier movements for strategic raw materials. The position requires strategic planning, excellent negotiation abilities, and strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for raw materials and logistics.
• Manage the movement of strategic raw materials via truck and rail.
• Manage outside material storage vendors.
• 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 RCD, production, and quality teams to align procurement and logistics 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. HS Diploma is acceptable along with 10 plus years work experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement / purchasing /supply chain / logistics.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• 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.).
• Must have the ability to perform vLookups and create pivot tables in Excel.
• Experience entering and managing data in ERP systems is required. Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

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.