What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Agent - Fragrance Raw Materials & General Operations position at Osmo?
Who We Are At Osmo
Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory. This foundational understanding of smell's impact has directly informed the development of our latest innovation: Generation.
Generation is a new kind of fragrance house powered by Olfactory Intelligence (OI) to blend AI with world-class perfumery. It will help brands create emotionally resonant scents faster, more accessibly, and with greater creative clarity. Our technology allows us to explore vast scent possibilities, discover novel ingredients, and design fragrances informed by both data and artistry.
Beyond fragrance, Olfactory Intelligence has applications across industries including manufacturing, security, medicine, and more. We believe in the power of automation and thoughtfully applied AI/ML to solve problems beyond the reach of human intuition alone. Osmo is headquartered in New York, NY, with a new facility in New Jersey, and offices in Somerville, MA.
Osmo is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Agent to manage the sourcing and purchasing of fragrance raw materials and general procurement for operational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in fragrance ingredients, packaging materials and inventory control in support of the operation’s goals.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Osmo does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Osmo or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Osmo Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Osmo and Osmo will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory. This foundational understanding of smell's impact has directly informed the development of our latest innovation: Generation.
Generation is a new kind of fragrance house powered by Olfactory Intelligence (OI) to blend AI with world-class perfumery. It will help brands create emotionally resonant scents faster, more accessibly, and with greater creative clarity. Our technology allows us to explore vast scent possibilities, discover novel ingredients, and design fragrances informed by both data and artistry.
Beyond fragrance, Olfactory Intelligence has applications across industries including manufacturing, security, medicine, and more. We believe in the power of automation and thoughtfully applied AI/ML to solve problems beyond the reach of human intuition alone. Osmo is headquartered in New York, NY, with a new facility in New Jersey, and offices in Somerville, MA.
Osmo is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Agent to manage the sourcing and purchasing of fragrance raw materials and general procurement for operational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in fragrance ingredients, packaging materials and inventory control in support of the operation’s goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Fragrance Raw Materials Procurement:
- Source and purchase fragrance ingredients such as essential oils and aroma chemicals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with fragrance raw material suppliers and vendors.
- Own the in-house ingredients palette portfolio, stock levels, and re-order points.
- Research pricing and delivery schedules to optimize cost savings and ensure timely supply.
- Collaborate with laboratories, regulatory, and production teams to ensure achievement of operational goals.
- General Procurement for Operations:
- Source and procure packaging, bottles, and ancillary for fragrance filling & packaging operations.
- Manage procurement processes for facility maintenance and office operations.
- Coordinate with internal teams to forecast operational procurement needs and maintain inventory levels.
- Supplier Management & Compliance:
- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality, compliance, and ethical standards.
- Conduct regular supplier assessments and mitigate risks.
- Ensure all purchased materials comply with relevant regulatory and sustainability standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in fragrance, cosmetics, or consumer goods industries.
- Knowledge of fragrance raw materials and regulatory requirements is a plus.
- Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems, specifically Netsuite.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Osmo does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Osmo or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Osmo Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Osmo and Osmo will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
