Junior Buyer

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 € 4.7 billion in the 2023 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…

You will support management in different aspects of supplier products, pricing, quality and shipping. You will also coordinate company purchases with internal customers and authorize use of resources. As a Junior Buyers you must maintain accurate records of current and prospect suppliers and their performance.

The Junior Buyer's main responsibility is to process Requisitions and issuing Purchase Orders via SAP in support of company operations. In addition, you will work to obtain quotes and find specific requirements for our organization's needs. You will negotiate pricing, as well as other conditions with vendors to ensure the best pricing and profit margin for their organization.

The Junior Buyer will work hard to improve costs and consolidate supplier requirements, and you must provide constant support to management executives. You also must follow current market trends related to materials and prices in accordance with procurement policies and procedures. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, expediting Purchase Orders and tracking deliveries to ensure on time delivery.

• Excellent team player and also work well independently.
• Strong communication skills required as you will report to and deliver status reports in support of Buyers, Managers and the Director of Technical Procurement.
• Strong analytical abilities and work well under pressure.
• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, commerce or related field or 1-3 years of experience
• SAP experience preferred
• MS Office Suite Required.

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.