About Syngenta:

Syngenta is one of the world's leading agriculture innovation company ( Part of 23 Billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

Role purpose

• Functional reporting directly to the Head of Indirect Procurement APAC and taking functional and strategic direction from the Global Category Managers and Global Sub Category managers to ensure the deployment of the global Sub-Category strategy including appropriate, and agreed, modifications to the global strategy to fit the needs of the region
• In cases where the is no global Category management, develop, validate, and implement sustainable category and sub-category strategies which are closely aligned with business requirements. Strategies will typically cover a 1 to 3 year time horizon
• Build relationships and work closely with the Procurement Business Partner organisation in the region to ensure the Business Partners fully understand the strategies and are able to leverage them in supporting their clients requirements
• Provide expert external supply market knowledge across the category
• Manage risk with third parties as well as achieve operational compliance across all Indirect Procurement activities relevant to the category
• Deliver targeted savings within the category ensuring no adverse impact on quality and time requirements

Accountabilities

• Participate in the global category network to strategize the global category plan ensuring that the requirements and deployment plan are aligned.
• Execute the category strategies through obtaining buy in from business
• Demonstrate compliance with procurement processes regarding Sourcing (e-tendering), negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management (including performance management) and contract management
• Builds strong relationships with the Procurement Business Partner organisation in the region, and where appropriate internal clients, in order to ensure appropriate strategies are aligned and deployed
• Provide advice to Procurement Business Partner as subject matter expert for subcategory.
• Approve Sourcing strategy submitted by Procurement Business Partner for specific subcategories. Influence negotiation strategy and award strategy for local requirements.
• Lead multifunctional/multinational sourcing teams and projects to achieve contracts, orders or agreements that are aligned with the Sub-Category strategy and hence deliver appropriate savings agreed with line management, Procurement Business Partners and internal clients
• In cases where there is no global Category management, by analysis of spend, detailed understanding of the supply market(s) and internal business requirements, develop and deliver Category and Sub-Category strategies achieving the agreement and support of Procurement Business Partners and their business clients. Such strategies should ensure most efficient use of the various buying channels (Strategic Sourcing, Quote services, P-Cards, e-catalogues etc)
• Support data collection, regional engagement for global sourcing projects.
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers including leading negotiations
• Spend analysis for Sub-Category in the region, including agreement and verification of savings/avoidance delivery, budget & forecast data
• Is an Ambassador of the Procurement organisation
• Contributes to the development of an SRM program (if neecessary) appropriate to the requirements of the Sub-Category and the region
• Directly manages strategic and critical supplier relationships
• Directly manage, or ensure management of, all significant contracts

Critical experience and knowledge

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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