Looking for the next step in your procurement career? Look no further! I am currently representing a world-leading agricultural firm that has operations in the UK, and they are looking for an Indirect Procurement Business Partner to join their team at their headquarters in Bracknell. Interested? Apply directly via this advertisement, message me with you CV on Linked In or send me an email with your CV attached !
The role
* Ensure the deployment of Category and Sub-Category strategies in the country
* Ensure the alignment of the Indirect procurement BP and Category Management teams to ensure the savings/benefits associated with the deployment and leveraging of Category/Sub-Category strategies are fully realised in the country(s)
* Be the face of procurement to the country/site 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 site/country
* 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 $Bank pipeline is used consistently throughout the country and that it is accurate and able to drive the delivery of targets
* Ensure the Indirect Procurement function in the site/country is fully compliant with all relevant policies and processes
* Promoting Indirect Procurement achievements
* Deliver the agreed savings within the site/country ensuring no adverse impact on quality and time requirements
Your expertise
* Experience of eSourcing tools (Ariba) & approaches
* Good understanding of Category Management approaches and techniques
* Capability in leading the implementation of strategies
* Leadership of procurement projects
* Cross-cultural understanding
* Good understanding of how to influence and sell internally
* Good communication and presentation competencies
* Good stakeholder management
* Ability to establish and manage relationships with internal clients which drive the Syngenta and procurement strategy
* Strong ability to influence peers and indirectly manage teams