Portfolio Manager - Global Procurement COE (m/f/ d)

Symrise AG; Clichy; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Symrise AG in France is seeking a Portfolio Manager, Global Procurement COE to drive strategic procurement transformation initiatives across procurement processes, digital tools, analytics, sustainability, and operational excellence. Location: Primary location Clichy, France; option to base at other Symrise sites in Europe (Barcelona, Holzminden) or Brazil (São Paulo or Sorocaba).

You will partner with Procurement Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, deliver

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Procurement, Consulting, PMO, or related fields.
• Experience in global, matrixed environments.
• Fluent in English and strong analytical/communication skills.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and PM tools.

Responsabilités

• Manage and govern the global Procurement COE project portfolio.
• Lead strategic procurement transformation projects from concept to implementation.
• Define priorities, track progress, manage risks, budgets, and resources.
• Monitor project benefits, KPIs, savings, and ROI.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Sustainability, IT, and business stakeholders globally.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and best practices.
• Support change management, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Connaissances

Procurement

PMO / Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

English fluency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Outils

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

PM tools

Description du poste

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.

About Us

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.

Your Role

As Portfolio Manager, Global Procurement COE, you will drive strategic procurement transformation initiatives and manage a global portfolio of projects across procurement processes, digital tools, analytics, sustainability, and operational excellence. You will partner with Procurement Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure initiatives are prioritized, delivered successfully, and generate measurable business value.

Location: Primary location: Clichy, France. The role can also be based at other Symrise locations in Europe (Barcelona, Spain; Holzminden, Germany) or Brazil (São Paulo or Sorocaba).

• Manage and govern the global Procurement COE project portfolio.
• Lead strategic procurement transformation projects from concept to implementation.
• Define priorities, track progress, manage risks, budgets, and resources.
• Monitor project benefits, KPIs, savings, and ROI.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Sustainability, IT, and business stakeholders globally.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and best practices.
• Support change management, communication, and stakeholder engagement activities.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Consulting, PMO, Supply Chain, or Business Transformation.
• Proven project, program, or portfolio management experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and operating models.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent).
• PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, CPSM, CIPS, or similar certification.
• Experience with procurement technologies and digital transformation initiatives.

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.