About Us
Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solutionfrom R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. ?? Scimplify Overview
About The Role
We are seeking a highly driven and experienced professional to lead our
Flavors & Fragrances Naturals category
. The role will involve developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring quality and compliance, and driving cost optimization while ensuring sustainable and ethical procurement practices. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in natural ingredients, global sourcing, and category management within the flavors and fragrances domain.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Management
- Define and execute the sourcing strategy for the Naturals Flavors & Fragrances category in alignment with business objectives.
- Monitor global and domestic market trends, price movements, and supply chain risks.
- Drive category innovation by identifying new suppliers, natural extracts, and sustainable alternatives.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Develop strong partnerships with domestic and international suppliers.
- Negotiate long-term contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and reliability.
- Evaluate supplier performance regularly on quality, compliance, sustainability, and service levels.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of naturals (essential oils, oleoresins, botanical extracts, etc.) for production.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams for new product development and formulation needs.
- Implement cost savings, value engineering, and risk mitigation initiatives.
Compliance & Sustainability
- Ensure adherence to regulatory, food safety, and sustainability standards in sourcing.
- Promote ethical sourcing practices, fair trade certifications, and traceability across the supply chain.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and mentor a team of category managers/associates.
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, and Business Heads to align strategies.
- Present category performance, risk outlook, and strategic plans to leadership.
Skills
- 1015 years of experience in sourcing/category management in Flavors & Fragrances (Naturals) or allied industries (FMCG, Food Ingredients, Essential Oils, Botanicals).
- Strong exposure to global supplier markets and natural raw materials.
Technical/Functional Skills
- Knowledge of essential oils, botanical extracts, oleoresins, and natural aroma chemicals.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor development skills.
- Familiarity with REACH, IFRA, FSSAI, FDA, and global compliance norms.
- Ability to drive sustainability and traceability initiatives.
Leadership Skills
- Proven track record of leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking skills.
Official Website:
https://www.scimplify.com/
