Procurement Analytics & Process Excellence Specialist

Symrise; Rennes; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise is seeking a Data and Process Specialist within our Global Procurement Center of Excellence in Rennes. You will strengthen procurement performance through data, analytics, process standardization, and digital solutions.

As a key link between Procurement, IT, Finance, Sustainability, and external partners, you will drive visibility, efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across our global procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Purchasing, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement analytics, procurement systems, process excellence, transformation, or a Center of Excellence environment.
• Hands-on experience with procurement platforms and data.
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Advanced analytical skills; proficient with Excel, BI tools, and data visualization.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in a global, matrixed organization; structured problem-solving mindset.
• ERP environments, system integrations, or procurement operations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve procurement data models, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Ensure data accuracy, governance, and consistency across procurement.
• Translate business needs into actionable insights for leadership and category teams.
• Support executive reporting and self-service analytics adoption.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement analytics

Data visualization

Excel

BI tools

Stakeholder communication

Procure-to-Pay

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business / Purchasing / Information Systems / Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Symrise is seeking a Data and Process Specialist within our Global Procurement Center of Excellence in Rennes. You will strengthen procurement performance through data, analytics, process standardization, and digital solutions.

As a key link between Procurement, IT, Finance, Sustainability, and external partners, you will drive visibility, efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across our global procurement operations.