Procurement Business Partner at Syngenta Group

Moscow, Moscow, Russia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing Strategy, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Total Cost of Ownership Analysis, SAP, Ariba, Excel, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Indirect Procurement, Risk Management, Project Management, English Proficiency, Russian Proficiency, ROI Analysis, Market Intelligence

Industry

Farming

Description

Job Description Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, bridge local business requirements by aligning with global and regional category strategies in close collaboration with Regional and Global Category Managers (RFP, offer analysis with total cost of ownership, contract signing, supplier onboarding, phasing out, etc.) Contribute to global and regional indirect procurement projects and continuous improvement initiatives, sharing best practices throughout the AMEA network. Coordinate and manage OPEX and CAPEX projects from IP perspective. Leverage digital tools: SAP, Ariba for e-Sourcing, e-RFP, e-Auction, e-catalogue, PPMCapex, Procure360. Build and maintain advanced procurement dashboards in Excel and AI-powered tools — consolidating savings, spend, supplier performance, and PO compliance into one view. Make a strategy out of statistics Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers; negotiate and manage contracts. Align local decisions with global preferred supplier programs and balance global framework agreements with local market realities. Deliver IP sustainability targets and advocate for ethical procurement and corporate social responsibility. Build and maintain strong and win-win relationships with business leaders and stakeholders — understand and challenge requirements, ensure category strategy alignment, and educate on IP policies and tools. Provide local market knowledge and intelligence to the team, stakeholders, and regional/global category managers. Deliver agreed savings targets with a Total Value Contribution mindset. Track, verify, and report on financial performance, including savings delivery and budget data. Maintain accurate purchase and pricing records via Excel, SAP, and Ariba. Ensure compliance with procurement and all other company policies, procedures, and legal requirements, and guide stakeholders on IP Ways of Working. Manage IP project and supplier risk in a 360-degree approach. Provide mentorship and guidance to Procurement Officer (if applicable) and requestors. Engage in continuous self-development to meet evolving role requirements. Qualifications Required Qualifications Preferably BSc. in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, IT, and MSc. In Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Statistics, Econometrics, and Finance Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement, preferably in indirect procurement Excellent in English and Russian (spoken and written). Very strong Excel skills. Proficiency in Ariba (e-Sourcing, e-Procurement), SAP, and embracing continuously evolving AI tools. Critical Knowledge Sourcing strategy development, implementation, and supply market analysis. Procurement policies, procedures, tendering, and contract management. Financial measurements, business case development, and ROI analysis. Legal and contractual knowledge. Critical Skills Eager to learn, being cooperative, and having a continuous improvement mindset Strong analytical, organizational, and influencing skills with the ability to sell ideas internally. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills. Ability to lead complex projects and manage a cross-functional team within a multinational matrix organization, collaborating effectively with regional and global category teams. Proactive self-starter who works autonomously and effectively under pressure. Control all the details with a big-picture compass.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities and align local business requirements with global and regional category strategies. Manage OPEX and CAPEX projects while maintaining procurement dashboards and ensuring compliance with company policies.