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

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.

Symrise – always inspiring more...

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, Power

Point, and project management tools.

Fluent in English.

Nice to Have

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent).

PMP, Pg

MP, 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.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.