Make a Difference

• We are recruiting a Procurement Business Partner AME that would be the part of our Global Indirect Procurement team, which delivers value and enables the business to be successful.
• This role will have responsibility for Maghreb, West Africa region and other AME countries and will work closely with the business leaders in the country(s) to ensure that the country(s) business requirements are clearly understood, appropriately challenged, and considered in the Category and Sub-Category strategies (Demand management) ;
• Establish close working relationships with the Category/Sub-Category Managers to ensure that Category/Sub-Category strategies are fully deployed in the country(s). By developing and maintaining close working relationships with the various business leaders in the country(s) ensure that Indirect Procurement is able to deliver appropriate savings to the P/L on a consistent and sustainable basis ;
• Provide tailored Procurement solutions for the business where the business requirements cannot be met by a Category/Sub-Category strategy or existing buying channel ;
• Act as an ambassador of Procurement and Global Sourcing and be the country(s) champion for all Procurement policies, processes, and tools.

We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help :

• Be the face of procurement to the country(s) business management team, ensuring they are aware of and actively support procurement policies, processes and tools in the country(s) and ensuring that Indirect Procurement is fully aware of the challenges, opportunities, and priorities of the country(s)

• Drive successful adaption and help realize the full potential of Ariba in country(s)

• Ensure the deployment of Category and Sub-Category strategies in the country(s)

• Ensure the alignment of the procurement BP and Category Management teams to ensure the savings/benefits associated with the deployment and leveraging of Category/Sub-Category strategies are fully realized in the country(s)

• In cases where the business requirement cannot be covered by an existing procurement channel or Category/Sub-Category strategy, design and execute tailored (custom) solutions, to include running sourcing events, supplier evaluation and selection, contracting, and appropriate contract management on an on-going basis

• Ensure the Procurement Savings Tool is used consistently throughout the country(s) and that it is accurate and able to drive the delivery of targets

• Work closely with country(s) finance management to embed joint processes and handle escalations from functions

• Ensure the Indirect Procurement function in the country(s) is fully compliant with all relevant policies and processes

• Promoting Indirect Procurement achievements

• Deliver the agreed savings within the country(s) ensuring no adverse impact on quality and time requirements

Essential for this position

• At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example.
• Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. You will be a great fit if you have: 

Critical knowledge

• In depth knowledge of internal purchasing policies, procedures, and processes

• Deep Knowledge of the Ariba procurement toolset

• Good understanding of how to influence and sell internally

• Cross-cultural understanding

• Good understanding of Category Management approaches and techniques

• Capability in leading the implementation of strategies and processes

• Leadership of procurement projects and sourcing teams

Critical skills

• Developing partnerships based on business acumen

• Proactive business challenge and analysis (including risk)

• Good communication and presentation competencies

• Good stakeholder management

• Ability to establish and manage relationships with internal clients which drive the Syngenta and procurement strategy

• Good management skills

• Strong ability to influence peers and indirectly managed teams

• English Communication Skills (Written and Oral)

• Managing priorities under time constraints

Critical experience

• Relationship management experience either internally or externally at middle management / leadership level

• Fluent English

• Strong procurement experience with demonstrated success

• Strong business acumen

• University Degree or equivalent

Our efforts to become a really good place to work

• Dynamic and international environment

• Long-term opportunities

• High quality office environment

• Possibility of working from home

• Lieu de travail Maroc
• Date d'expiration 21 Mai
• Niveau de poste Confirmé / Expérimenté
• Secteur d'activité Distribution, Commerce
• Nombre de postes 01