Senior Indirect Procurement Executive, Singapore

Symrise AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG in Singapore seeks a Senior Executive in Indirect Materials & Services Procurement to support Singapore operations. You will manage freight procurement, supplier qualifications, and supplier performance to meet IMS goals and APAC initiatives.

Main responsibilities include RFQ/tender management, contract negotiations, and collaboration with QA and technical teams on supplier qualification and quality issues.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of procurement experience in a multinational environment

Responsibilities

• Develop Singapore procurement initiatives for freight procurement
• Coordinate RFQ/tender processes and evaluate submissions
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers
• Ensure supplier qualifications, specifications, certifications and performance meet IMS standards
• Support APAC indirect procurement initiatives and global procurement calls

Skills

Freight procurement

Vendor negotiation

Procurement operations

MS Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor degree

CPSM certification

Tools

SAP Purchasing

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.

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.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

This individual position will be required to support Singapore Operations by ensuring supply of
Indirect Materials & Services to approved specifications, standards while adhering to organisation
strict business ethics & integrity. This position will own & address all Singapore issues & initiatives
relating to supplier qualifications, specifications, certifications, and performance while contributing
to meeting IMS goals as well as supporting APAC indirect procurement initiatives.

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.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

Senior Executive (Indirect Materials & Services Procurement), APAC

This individual position will be required to support Singapore Operations by ensuring supply of
Indirect Materials & Services to approved specifications, standards while adhering to organisation
strict business ethics & integrity. This position will own & address all Singapore issues & initiatives
relating to supplier qualifications, specifications, certifications, and performance while contributing
to meeting IMS goals as well as supporting APAC indirect procurement initiatives.

The Position:

• Strong understanding of Freight procurement (air, ocean, land) and other indirect spend categories
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement (to benefit TCO and/or speed)
• Develop and drive action plans (including priorities, timelines) and progress
• Prompt resolution of Materials and Services supply interruptions
• Develop and implement contracting plans, including sourcing events, negotiations, contract execution, and renewal

• Develop Singapore Procurement initiatives pipeline, esp. on Freight procurement
• Collaborate with QA (Quality Assurance) and if applicable, IPI (Industrialisation & Process Innovation), Technical on packaging quality issues or qualification of potential new sources
• Assess and complete annul supplier evaluation for identified list of suppliers
• With QA (Quality Assurance) on annual Suppliers Audits to ensure compliant with Quality Policies and Requirements and supporting Singapore site audits on Procurement matters

• Prepare RFQ /tender documents, arrange tender briefing, and send tender invitation to suppliers
• Compile and evaluate tender submissions including analysis on price, terms, and conditions
• Work with key stakeholders on RFQ/tender evaluation and final supplier recommendations
• Negotiate with final supplier on pricing and other terms and conditions
• Prepare contract and submit to legal for review, discuss / negotiate contractual terms and clauses with suppliers (in consultation with legal

• Assists in APAC Procurement and Global Procurement (if necessary) calls
• Contribute to Procurement lead/related "Task Forces" (pro‑active focus to support business strategy) and "Focus Groups" (mitigating issues)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Min Bachelor Degree, CPSM certification is an added advantage
• Min 5 years of successful track record in Procurement, exposure in working collaboratively within an MNC matrix environment preferably within Chemicals/FMCG industries too
• Experience in logistics procurement, including freight sourcing and carrier management, would be an added advantage
• Good working knowledge in SAP Purchasing module
• Self-starter orientation, ability to multi-task and handle tight timelines/work pressures, is a team player with situational leadership knowledge and capacity to negotiate and resolve conflicts
• Is analytical, creative & decisive in problem solving to yield optimal and pragmatic solutions
• Effective communication (both written & verbal) as well as possessing strong interpersonal skills with a good command of English language
• Is proficient with the usage of MS Office Suite.

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.