Mid Tier Operations & Project Manager

Role Purpose:

•  To manage work plan of Mid-Tier priority projects from concept to sales delivery and reporting, whilst acting as an interface with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.

Accountabilities:

•  Work with Mid-Tier head to assess opportunities to grow the business and aggressively take share against companies operating in the Mid-Tier
• Help develop and then project manage plan to develop targeted portfolio based on prioritized business cases. Support negotiations with suppliers, mainly Sinochem / Yangnong and work cross functionally with BU Portfolio team to implement in targeted business areas (BA). Ensure plan is aligned with Mid-Tier KAM Plans and CP Product Strategies, working through P&S and Global to agree AIs, formulations, and pricing to offer and ensure supply. 
• Negotiate with defined companies / third parties and liaise with internal experts to ensure best prices possible with proven COGS leadership wherever possible. 
• Continually seek to highlight areas to streamline and improve relevant operational processes which deliver tangible value.
• Ensure to:

1. Build agreement to be able to source independently where cost leadership is critical for success.
2. Leverage cross product potential based on initial main need.
3. Coordinate with Supply delivery of goods to customers
4. Deliver Regular status reporting.

• Proven experience working for a significant generic / Mid-Tier player
• Proficiency in negotiating active ingredient / finished product deal across range of potential suppliers
• Mindset and ways of working of generic / trading companies in Agriculture chemical market
• Experience with Global Mid-Tier market and key players, including business model and approach
• Good negotiation skills (strategies & tactics) and third-party relationships
• Minimum intermediate experience on key account management and project management
• Fluency in English and French. Mandarin an advantage.

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

• Annual bonuses.
• A competitive pension fund plan.
• Preferential conditions with insurance companies.
• Family-friendly initiatives.
• Exclusive reduction offers for employees.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment #bringingplantpotentialtolife.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates) – reference number 18048936

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