Procurement Manager

Role purpose
• To identify key players in the Co-formulant supply market in China and assess their capability and develop them to suit sourcing needs of co-formulants across the world
• To work closely with Syngenta supply chain, sourcing teams, regulatory and understand the requirements and enable the opportunities in China market.
• To co-ordinate the qualification chain for products starting from documentation, sample, lab trials and change process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Syngenta procurement policies, processes, CoC and other regulations. Accountabilities
• Ensure supplier qualification is line with Syngenta policy and standards
• Stakeholder management is key and closely working global supply chain teams, global procurement, technology and engineering is essential.
• Ability to present the capabilties of supplier and ensure an SRM approach in building strong partnerships. Ensure alignment with the Global procurement team and be a member 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.
• Support required actions from all internal and external audits/compliance review, eg. Syngenta HSE audit, Eco Vadis assessment and TFS audit. Critical knowledge
• Bachelor Master level of Chemistry / Chemical engineering / or equivalent experience demonstrating strong technical understanding relevant to co‑formulants and supplier qualification activities.
• Supplier development including supporting capability improvement plans and follow‑up actions.
• Leadership of complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills
• A strong interest and aptitude for interpretation of industry development and market analysis
• Business Ethics
• Fluent English (written and spoken) Critical experience
• Chemical/ degree is preferred
• Chemical industry experience is preferred, agrochemical industry experience is plus
• Demonstrable sourcing experience Demonstrable experience in sourcing and/or supplier qualification activities, such as supplier assessment, qualification coordination, supplier performance follow‑up, and cross‑functional execution in a regulated environment.
• Experience interfacing with technical/quality/production stakeholders (internally or externally) during qualification and change processes is a plus. Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
• Working knowledge of co‑formulants and formulation considerations sufficient to support supplier technical discussion and qualification processes.
• Strategic & Analytical thinking approach, and able to lead a strategic sourcing project
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Good communication & presentation skills in order to interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation and change management skills.
• Good interpersonal relationships and capability to operate effectively in a diversified environment
• Problem solving, issue and exceptional management.
• SAP skills & data analysis skills 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. Critical success factors & key challenges
• Effectively implement global procurement policies, process and best practice
• Team work across functions and geographies
• New source development, sourcing strategies development and implementation and contracting
• Implement Supplier Relationship Management
• Compliance with Syngenta internal control requirements Additional information
• Cross culture working environment
• Travel in China

Location:
Shanghai or Nantong