Direct Procurement Tolling , CoF and Team lead AME

Role purpose

• To lead and manage the Regional Direct Procurement function in for Pakistan working closely with the business and P&S leads to drive sourcing needs for existing and growth plans.
• To lead the Co-Formulant and Tolling category for packaging category for the in scope geographies  implementing category strategies , long term sustainability and global  process standards .
• To work closely with the P&S and Asset strategy team to put in place a strategic supplier map for the 5 year business plan and longer horizon
• 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.
• To develop,  source and manage the requirements of Co-Formulants for other regions from AMEA and China , supporting global needs from the region.

Accountabilities

• Ensure a Direct Procurement strategy exists and is under implementation across in scope geographies . The strategy must be in support of the overall Syngenta Crop Protection strategy, the P&S strategy .

• Managing the procurement person in Pakistan and help to develop forward looking country procurement program to support the growth, closely Work with key senior stakeholders in the country.
• Work with the Asset strategy team in establishing the 5 year growth needs of CoF and tolling procurement which is a critical strategic need for the Region.
• Work very closely with the tolling teams , development teams and suppliers to ensure to build  capacities for the 5 year growth plan
• Connect with the asset strategy and planning teams to review the progress and adequacy in support of the growth plan.

• 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 procurement team and be a member of Tolling and Co-formulant buying 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 Crop Protection

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

• 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 success factors & key challenges

• Strategy to deliver for the integrated business structure of seeds and CP
• Building up a motivated professional direct procurement organisation delivering for business
• Delivery of Key procurement initiatives SRM, Savings and efficiency delivery.