Direct Procurement Manager, Asia packaging lead , AMEA

Role purpose

• To lead and manage the Regional Direct Procurement function in Asia countries : (Direct includes the following categories: Co-formulants (including Seed Treatment), Packaging, Logistics , third party formulations, Tolling , and professional solutions.
• To lead the packaging category for the region and guide the in scope countries  on implementing quality and process standards aligning with the global packing improvement program.
• To ensure the Direct Procurement activities are in support of the Syngenta business, Crop Protection Business  Strategy  and P&S priorities , and enable Syngenta competitiveness and growth. To ensure security of quality supply at a competitive price.
• To ensure all operations are conducted according to Syngenta Code of Conduct and compliance requirements.

Accountabilities

• Ensure a Direct Procurement strategy exists and is under implementation across the Region. The strategy must be in support of the overall Syngenta Crop Protection strategy, the P&S strategy .
• Ensure Procurement is being executed to enable Syngenta to be competitive and to outperform the competition (Delivery meets budget).
• Ensure a team is established, motivated and capable to deliver the Direct Procurement strategy. All members must have individual objectives, performance reviews, career and capability development plans.
• Ensure alignment with the Global packaging team and be a member of the Direct (for the mentioned scope above) Global packaging network.
• Ensure the Business Partnering model is understood and being executed in support of the new cross-functional ways of working.
• To leverage the Procurement Centres of Expertise to maximize performance, to ensure efficiency, and to be aligned with the broader Procurement function.
• Ensure compliance requirements and being adhered to.

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.

Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Master level of Sourcing/ Business
• Strategy setting and delivery
• Team management (cross functional and multi cultural)
• Project management
• Strong analytical skills
• A strong interest and aptitude for interpretation of industry development and market analysis
• Business Ethics

Critical experience

• Agronomy / Chemical/ Business degree is preferred
• Chemical industry experience is preferred
• Demonstrable sourcing and team management experience

Critical leadership capabilities

• Motivational and inspirational
• Demonstrated coaching & influencing competence
• Communication, forms concise and clear messages
• Results Orientated
• Positive attitude to change and progress
• Building up networks with customers and stakeholder.