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 €4.9 billion in the 2025 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.
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Tacticial Procurement Specialist, Asia Pacific (12 Months)
This position is to drive operational excellence and strategic sourcing initiatives across our raw materials supply chain. You will own the full procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition through PO execution, supplier management,



and logistics coordination while providing analytical support to advance long-term sourcing strategy, cost efficiency, and supply risk mitigation. This role bridges daily tactical operations (SAP management, order modifications, complaint resolution) with strategic initiatives (market analysis, supplier assessments, cost optimization), requiring robust stakeholder collaboration across buying teams, business units, and supplier partners. You will ensure compliance with quality standards, support supplier audits and negotiations, and serve as the operational backbone of our Monthly Tactical and Full FRA Procurement governance meetings.
The Position:
Communication and Data Management:
Maintain updated information in SAP, including contracts and info records
Ensure effective communication of necessary information
Handle and resolve complaints efficiently for all complaint management matters
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📌 Tactical Procurement Specialist, Asia Pacific (Chennai)
🏢 Symrise
📍 Chennai