Packaging Procurement Team Lead - EAME

Syngenta; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural innovation company is seeking a Packaging Procurement Manager to lead a team and oversee strategic procurement activities in the EAME region. This challenging role focuses on sustainability, team development, and cross-functional collaboration, aimed at enhancing the procurement processes within a dynamic working environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and excellent leadership skills to drive impactful results.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Learning culture and training options

Qualifications

• Solid commercial experience in a procurement environment.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in risk management and strategic influencing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional/global sourcing strategies based on spend analysis.
• Lead the procurement team, driving sustainable sourcing initiatives.
• Build stakeholder relationships to align sourcing priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Data Analysis

Project Management

Risk Management

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

The Packaging Procurement Manager will manage a team of three Packaging Category Managers, overseeing strategic procurement activities for Syngenta in the EAME region. This role involves developing and coaching team members, driving budgeted savings, and implementing value-adding projects. The manager will actively participate in cross-functional initiatives, contribute to global packaging strategies, and create and implement the EAME Packaging vision. Key responsibilities include supporting Syngenta's sustainability goals, managing supply risks, ensuring compliance with procurement tools, and continuously improving work processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and experience in packaging procurement within the agricultural or related industries.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Develop and execute regional/global sourcing strategies based on spend analysis and market insights
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across EAME to align sourcing priorities and communicate strategies
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver substantial savings through strategic contracts and agreements
• Identify best practices, develop benchmarks, and drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes
• Lead and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence and ethical practices
• Drive sustainable sourcing initiatives and oversee EAME Regional Packaging strategies, with special consideration for Russia and South Africa

Qualifications and required experience

• Solid commercial experience in a procurement environment
• Demonstrated success working in multicultural and cross-functional team settings
• Strong project management skills with ability to work independently and maintain high accuracy
• Proven strategic influencing capabilities and data analysis skills from diverse sources
• Experience in setting aligned team objectives and inspiring creative, high-performance teams
• Proficiency in risk management and ability to navigate uncertain business environments

Additional Information

Site Details

Based in Didsbury, near Manchester, our Global Operations Centre is a local hub for worldwide operations, ensuring growers, globally, have access to the right product at the right time. You will find a dynamic and agile working environment, with a diverse and inclusive culture

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

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