Tactical Buyer for Chemical Procurement (m,w,d)

Symrise AG; Granada; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG is seeking a proactive Tactical Buyer for its Granada operations to secure chemical raw materials for manufacturing. You will work with suppliers, logistics providers, production, and planning teams to ensure timely delivery, smooth import processes, and continuous supply in a dynamic production setting.

The role emphasizes coordinating shipments, monitoring material availability and prices, and maintaining strong supplier relationships while supporting procurement improvements and

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and international logistics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of English written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaborative problem solving.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Previous purchasing or logistics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase order follow-up, delivery tracking, and supplier coordination.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including import and customs processes.
• Maintain close communication with suppliers, forwarders, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor raw material availability, prices, and delivery performance.
• Coordinate deliveries with Planning, Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams.
• Support supplier qualification and procurement improvement initiatives.
• Review logistics and transportation invoices.
• Manage samples, documentation, and procurement records.
• Provide backup support within the procurement team when required.
• Contribute to maintaining efficient inventory levels and supply continuity.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Logistics

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

SAP

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

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.

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.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

About the Role

As a Tactical Buyer, you will play a key role in securing the supply of chemical raw materials for our manufacturing operations in Granada. Working closely with suppliers, logistics providers, production, planning, quality, and warehouse teams, you will ensure materials are delivered on time, import processes run smoothly, and supply chain continuity is maintained in a dynamic production environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage purchase order follow-up, delivery tracking, and supplier coordination.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including import and customs processes.
• Maintain close communication with suppliers, forwarders, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor raw material availability, prices, and delivery performance.
• Coordinate deliveries with Planning, Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams.
• Support supplier qualification and procurement improvement initiatives.
• Review logistics and transportation invoices.
• Manage samples, documentation, and procurement records.
• Provide backup support within the procurement team when required.
• Contribute to maintaining efficient inventory levels and supply continuity.

About You

We are looking for an organized, proactive, and service-oriented professional who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities and working with international suppliers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you bring:

• Experience or strong interest in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and international logistics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of English both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Previous purchasing or logistics experience is preferred.

What makes you successful:

• You take ownership and follow through on critical activities.
• You are comfortable working with changing priorities and delivery schedules.
• You build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• You combine a hands‑on approach with strong organizational skills.
• You are committed to ensuring an efficient and reliable supply chain.

Our 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 the 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.

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.