AMEA Direct Procurement Specialist

Role Purpose

Execute regional Direct Procurement operations across all Direct Procurement categories Growers Commercial & Parent Production Logistics Production Services and Non-Seeds & Discards ensuring consistent compliant and value-driven sourcing execution within the assigned region. Serve as the primary regional procurement execution point translating global category strategies into day-to-day sourcing actions supplier management and operational governance while contributing regional market intelligence and performance data back to global category and strategy teams.

Category Execution & Sourcing Operations

• Execute sourcing activities across Direct Procurement categories Growers Commercial & Parent Production Logistics (Carriers Warehouses & Distribution Centers) Production Services (Tollers & Field Services) and Non-Seeds & Discards (Production Inputs Seed Treatment Packaging & Discards) within the region aligned with global governance and supporting the global category strategies defined by Category Managers.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned Seeds Direct spend categories in partnership with regional production teams including market intelligence demand and supplier management sourcing and contract negotiation and supplier selection; and provide escalation support for purchase order and invoice exceptions managed by the production team.
• Ensure sourcing execution is aligned with global category priorities commercial frameworks and approved supplier panels.
• Coordinate with global Category Managers to translate category strategies into operational sourcing actions within the region.
• Track and report category spend volume and supplier performance data at the regional level to support global category intelligence.
• Act as point of contact for local operations to support production requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management & Performance

• Manage day-to-day relationships with regional suppliers aligned into the TOM model across assigned Direct Procurement categories serving as the primary operational contact for supplier interactions.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs service levels and quality standards escalating issues to global Category Managers as required.
• Influence new innovative pricing models that support long term alignment and growth.
• Support contract implementation and compliance at the regional level ensuring suppliers adhere to agreed terms pricing and obligations.
• Identify supplier performance risks and opportunities within the region and communicate findings to the global Category Manager and Operations & Strategy Manager.
• Participate in supplier review meetings segmentation discussions and contribute to regional operational data and insights to global category and supplier strategy discussions.

Procurement Governance Compliance & Data Integrity

• Ensure all regional procurement activities comply with Syngentas procurement policies internal controls regulatory requirements and ethical sourcing standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records in SAP and support systems ensuring data integrity across purchase orders contracts supplier master data and spend transactions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate operational documentation and compliance evidence for the region.
• Identify and report compliance gaps or process deviations within the region working with the Operations & Strategy Manager to implement corrective actions.
• Apply global procurement tools templates and workflows consistently across all regional sourcing activities.

Cross-Category & Cross-Regional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Operations & Strategy Manager global Category Managers (Growers Logistics Prod. Services Non-Seeds & Discards) and the Sourcing Strategy Manager to ensure regional execution is aligned with global priorities.
• Share regional market intelligence supplier insights and execution learnings with global category teams to inform strategy development and refinement.
• Coordinate with other regional specialists (AMEA BRZ EUR LAT NA) to share best practices align on common supplier issues and support cross-regional sourcing initiatives.
• Act as the regional interface with Supply Chain Finance Agronomy and Production teams to align procurement execution with operational planning and demand requirements.
• Participate in global Direct Procurement community forums and knowledge-sharing sessions facilitated by the Sourcing Strategy Manager.

Performance Tracking Reporting & Value Realization

• Track and report regional procurement performance metrics including savings delivery PPV realization supplier on-time performance and PO compliance in alignment with the global PPV framework.
• Support the Prioritization Productivity & Value Tracking (PPV) Specialist in consolidating regional data for global performance reporting.
• Identify and escalate procurement value opportunities within the region including cost reduction process efficiency and supplier consolidation to Category Managers and the Operations & Strategy Manager.
• Contribute regional input for strategic sourcing projects and transformation workstreams providing ground-level operational insight.
• Maintain visibility over regional spend pipelines sourcing calendars and contract renewal schedules flagging risks and opportunities proactively.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 46 years of experience in procurement supply chain or sourcing operations ideally in agribusiness agricultural inputs or production services.
• Hands-on experience managing supplier relationships and executing sourcing processes across multiple spend categories.
• Experience operating in a multi-regional or matrix environment interfacing with global teams.
• Track record of delivering against procurement KPIs including cost targets compliance standards and service levels.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent procurement ERP systems for operational procurement execution.
• Strong operational discipline structured process-oriented and detail-focused in managing procurement execution.
• Analytical skills to track spend monitor supplier performance and contribute to value reporting.
• Clear and effective communication ability to interface with suppliers internal stakeholders and global teams.
• Collaborative mindset works effectively in a global matrix without direct authority.
• Adaptability comfortable managing multiple categories and shifting priorities within a dynamic operational environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and procurement systems (SAP/S4 sourcing platforms).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1