Global Category Leader MACO

Syngenta; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta is looking for a Global Category Leader for Marketing & Communications to drive procurement strategy and manage regional teams across the globe. The successful candidate will have a strong background in indirect procurement, leadership experience, and the ability to steer complex projects while maintaining supplier relationships.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Learning culture with training options

Good onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Degree, commercial and/or technical qualification e.g. MBA or equivalent.
• Strong indirect procurement experience within a multi-national organisation.
• Good knowledge of purchasing procedures and processes within the MACO category.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies aligned with business needs.
• Manage risks associated with third-party relationships.
• Provide functional and strategic direction to regional Category Managers.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement Strategy Development

Market Knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree, MBA or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.

Job Description

We are seeking a Global Category Leader for Marketing & Communications Category to lead our worldwide procurement strategy. (typically covering 1 to 5 years’ time horizon). The successful candidate will provide strategic direction to regional Category Managers, develop and implement long-term category strategies aligned with business needs, and work closely with stakeholders to optimize procurement processes. This role requires expert market knowledge, strong supplier relationship management skills, and the ability to deliver targeted savings while managing risks and maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Analysing of spend, detailed understanding of the supply market and internal business requirements, develop and deliver the Category strategies.
• Ownership verification & agreement of actual financial performance of the Sub-Category, including agreement and verification of savings delivery, budget & forecast data.
• Provision of functional and strategic direction, coaching and motivation to a team of regional Category Managers (Up to 8 non-direct reports) in geographically diverse locations.
• Manage risks associated with third-party relationships and ensure operational compliance across all relevant Indirect Procurement activities.
• Develop, implement, and manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and risk programs tailored to the specific requirements of the assigned categories

Qualifications and required experience

• Degree, commercial and/or technical qualification e.g. MBA or equivalent.
• Strong indirect procurement experience within a highly matrixed, multi-national organisation, working within multi-cultural teams (developing Category strategies, procurement business partnering)
• Good knowledge of purchasing procedures and processes, and expert knowledge of external supply market trends within the MACO category
• Ability to develop performance measures for Categories with stakeholders and strong leadership capabilities to manage complex sourcing teams and projects
• Strong communication and people skills to influence peers and indirectly managed teams

Additional Information

Occasional international travel will be required.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.
• Good onsite facilities.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.