Procurement Manager

Role purpose

• Responsible for managing a Co-Formulant portfolio (surfactants, solvents, adjuvants…) of $50+ million including regional account management
• To ensure security and quality supply of Co-Formulants at a competitive price for Syngenta
• To lead or be a key member of multi-functional teams (Formulation Development, Regulatory, Planning, and Supply Chains) involved in the review of existing Co-Formulants and introduction of new Co-Formulants
• Ensures achievement of regional and global Year-on-Year savings & PPV targets
• To extract benefit from the supply relationships with suppliers
• To identify, select and negotiate commercial terms for purchasing an assigned portfolio of raw materials
• Ensures company procedures and guidelines are followed and good business practices are maintained
• Maintains relevant industry and market place knowledge to ensure competitive advantage
• Develops and maintains internal client and external supplier relationships

Accountabilities

• Resolution of blocked invoices and credit issues
• Support procurement managers to coordinate and resolve non-conformances
• Support procurement team by monitoring contract expiration dates
• Maintain central Purchasing and pricing files via SharePoint
• Perform P-Card monthly audit.  Maintenance of P-Card files and program and training
• Creation of charts, spreadsheets, documents
• Assist with SAP Purchasing training
• Enter Outline Agreements into SAP
• Coach other purchasing team members, develop and maintain supplier relationships, create and maintain SAP reports, provide support for Purchasing Managers
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant Purchasing and company wide systems
• Establish working relationships with key internal group/departments
• Develop and manage relationships as appropriate with tail spend suppliers including forecasting and pricing negotiations
• Identify and communicate best practices and develop benchmarks that compare internal purchasing performance to industry best practice
• Develop, maintain and monitor common, efficient and ethical purchasing processes
• Ensure maximum use and benefit of available Procurement tools
• Supports Procurement department with systems: SAP, Sievo, PCM, Argus, Risk Connect

This position is hybird and located in Greensboro, NC. 

• Knowledge of SAP and relevant systems, awareness of Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
• Purchasing experience desirable
• Basic understanding of purchasing, accounting and manufacturing Knowledge of the Co-Formulant supply markets (e.g. surfactants, solvents etc.)
• Understanding of procurement best practices
• Excellent understanding of supply chain operations
• Very good capabilities in the use of procurement processes/tools (SAP)
• Chemistry background preferred

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution  
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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