Global Sourcing ESA (Environmental Sustainability Assessment) Lead

In this particular role, you will evaluate opportunities to improve PCFs (product Carbon Footprints) across all Syngenta Chemical Sourcing activities and validate the potential benefits. You will also validate the data and ensure it meets Syngenta Standards / TfS Standards. You will support building management of sustainability as a capability in the Global Sourcing organization by ensuring learning is captured and adequately shared. You will play a vital role in developing our approach to decarbonizing our supply chains. You have significant experience in chemical sourcing and ideally a good grasp of sustainability concepts. You enjoy taking an active role in shaping our future ways of working and bring a hands-on and can-do approach to any task. You are a team player, used to working in matrix organizations, and are very good at sharing concepts and content in a tailored way so that it is easy for a wide array of stakeholders to understand and follow. You are comfortable representing Syngenta’s interests in external forums.

We are hiring for several roles and looking to recruit a diverse team with a broad background. Do you possess some of the following skills?

• Experience of a complex Sourcing and/or Supply Chain Operations environment
• Experience of fine chemical process development and/or manufacturing is preferred (chemistry / process engineering background is essential)
• Knowledge of process or energy engineering and experience in a chemical production environment, areas of focus include energy management, thermal energy technology, waste treatment, recycling, and wastewater treatment
• Understanding of environmental impact and sustainability assessment concepts (e.g., LCA), ideally knowledge of reporting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, Environmental Product Footprints, ISO) and environmental regulations
• Analytical thinking and understanding of statistics and data management.
• Ability to work independently and evolve new ways of working which can be deployed across the organisation

In return, you will become a crucial member of our team, and will be part of actively shaping a field of great importance for Syngenta going forwards. Your work will make a tangible difference and contribute directly towards achieving our climate commitments.   

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including: 

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment  
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce  
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees 
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options 
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…) 

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

Helping Farmers. Fighting climate change.

Syngenta Crop Protection is committed to helping farmers around the world grow productively and sustainably. We measure our success not just by our business performance, but also by the benefits we bring to farmers and the environment.  As a leader in agriculture, we bring cutting-edge technologies and solutions that enhance crop and soil health and ensure a more sustainable future for agriculture. Our commitment to sustainability also drives our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and other environmental impacts of our production and supply operations, throughout our entire supply chain.

We are looking to expand our team of passionate, self-starting, and talented professionals to help us ensure we meet our 2030 scope 1, 2 and 3 commitments and bring these commitments to life in our everyday operations.