Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise - always inspiring more…

Your role

SAP authorization and access control protects our digital assets and manages user permissions for Symrise's global business operations to ensure security and compliance across the SAP ecosystem. The Group IT function has established specific roles and permissions for all users to safeguard applications and systems against external and internal threats.

As SAP Authorization Administrator, you will be responsible for managing proper SAP system configurations and maintaining SAP authorizations and roles globally to ensure authorized users have the necessary access rights to perform their assigned tasks efficiently and securely. This includes the regular review and auditing of SAP security and authorization procedures to identify access violations and potential vulnerabilities in our SAP systems.

Main responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and manage SAP roles and profiles on various SAP platforms such as ECC, S/4HANA
• Monitor and maintain SAP system security, including user access and authorization, and analysis of authorization issues
• Perform security administration tasks on SAP Support Portal and support User License Management, including annual measurements
• Daily administration of new and existing SAP systems, data security, managing security for bolt-on tools to SAP systems based on Symrise IT Security framework
• Perform maintenance and updates for active SAP systems, ensuring accurate role definitions and authorization checks
• Process access requests for the different SAP systems GRC, including privilege access and user access reviews
• Develop, maintain and enforce SAP security policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• Deliver user training with special focus on SAP authorization guidelines and best practices
• Provide support for SAP authorization incidents, troubleshooting, and security audits and risk assessments as appropriate

About you

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Informatics or another related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of practical experience in the administration of SAP authorizations and roles, preferably in the area of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)
• Sound knowledge of SAP security policies and practices
• Professional, solution-oriented, and customer-focused approach
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and take initiative
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, global team
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills in an international, multicultural environment
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential; Additional languages such as German, French or Spanish a plus

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.

LOCATION (COUNTRY)
Spain (Barcelona Data & AI Hub), Holzminden (Germany), Rennes (France)