Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Our customers include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, as well as producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of €4.7 billion in fiscal year 2023, Symrise is a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the group is represented in over 100 locations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Latin America.
Symrise works closely with its customers to develop new, market-ready ideas and concepts for products that are an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked in this process.
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About the Role
As a key component of our Global Procurement team, Tactical Procurement plays a crucial role in driving operational efficiency and excellence. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process-from precise handling of purchase orders to proactive communication and resolution of supplier issues. Tactical Procurement ensures full compliance with internal policies, strengthens supplier relationships, and promotes seamless cross-functional collaboration. We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategically minded professional who is committed to optimizing procurement operations and contributing to the success of our global supply chain.
Main tasks:
1. Purchase Order Management:
2. Creation and management of purchase orders
3. Perform daily checks and address overdue purchase orders
4. Execute modifications on purchase orders, including quantity and delivery date changes
5. Processing of order confirmations
6. Manage daily operations, provide rolling forecasts
7. Handling of import shipments (air and sea), forward documents to import partner, organize transportation of shipments from airport/seaport to Armilla (Granada)
8. Handling of CrossCo and InterCompany orders between different Symrise affiliates
9. Control of commercial invoices / logistics invoices
10. Handling of pre-shipment samples for purchase orders
11. Logistics and Supplier Interaction:
12. Discuss and resolve order-related logistic issues with suppliers
13. Support supplier meetings/negotiations with operational input
14. Complaint Management:
15. Handle and resolve complaints efficiently
16. Document Handling:
17. Prepare and forward "Customer End Use Declaration"
18. Communication and Data Management:
19. Maintain updated information in SAP, including contracts and info records
20. Ensure effective communication of necessary information
21. Quality and Compliance:
22. Manage specification issues and secure the supply to Symrise plants
23. Start and track AVA (alternate vendor approval) process
24. Manage Supplier-DMS (Document Management System) requests
25. Manage the approval process for new material developments
26. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
27. Act as a point of contact between buyers and BUs/Sales
28. Involve technical experts from divisions or production on delegated spend
29. Supplier Relationship Management:
30. Maintain supplier selection and purchase requisition in SAP
31. Resolve pending issues with suppliers.
32. Critical Supplier Performance Management:
33. Escalate critical supplier performance issues
34. Support monitoring and management of relationships within the assigned category
Support Category Buyers in their daily work (in the capacity of Tactical Procurement, your supporting role is crucial in ensuring the efficiency and strategic success of our procurement operations):
* Support with the identification and assessment of suppliers
* Support sourcing tactics development (e.G. bidding vs classical negotiation)
* Support with the identification of key sourcing levers and develop a long-term sourcing strategy on responsible spending
* Support with external market and financial analysis
* Support internal analysis, including baseline and status quo reviews
* Provide input for new cost-effective initiatives for delegated spend
* Support risk assessment of the product portfolio, proposing measures to reduce risks for delegated raw materials
About you
* Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent relevant experience
* Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles
* Proven track record in executing procurement tasks, including purchase order management, complaint resolution and supplier communication
* Demonstrated experience in managing operational tasks across the procurement process
* Familiarity with regulatory and compliance aspects in procurement
* Analytical thinking skills Skills
* Proficiency in purchase order management
* Effective communication and collaboration skills
* Medium-High level of English language necessary
* Familiarity with SAP and other relevant procurement tools
* IT skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), Outlook
* Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining accurate documentation
* Ability to handle logistics and address order-related issues with suppliers
* Strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to the successful execution of procurement tasks
Our offer
At Symrise, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and live inspiring experiences that contribute to the well-being of millions of people in over 160 countries.
People are at the heart of everything we do. This focus drives our above-average market growth and makes our company an exceptional place to develop your career.
Committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
At Symrise, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the world we serve.
As a globally minded company, we believe in equality, inclusion, and respect for all individuals. These values are deeply embedded in our culture and guide how we treat our employees, partners, and communities.
We thrive on diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from all ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, and age backgrounds. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are proud to foster an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to grow.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that celebrates uniqueness and collaboration, we encourage you to apply-whoever you are, and wherever you come from.