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Syngenta Group

Global AgTech leader in crop protection

Senior Buyer Direct Procurement

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeMexico City, CDMX, MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed bachelor's-level degree (Licenciatura or Engineering) in Administration, Business, International Trade, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Chemistry, Agronomy, or a related field.
  • Advanced English proficiency.
  • At least 7 years of purchasing experience.
  • At least 5 years of packaging procurement experience.
  • Experience with SAP or purchasing modules in an enterprise resource planning system, and e-sourcing tools.
  • Advanced Excel, Power BI/reporting, and data analysis skills to support sourcing decisions.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Budget management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned direct categories in Mesoamerica and the Andean region, aligning them with business objectives, Procurement policies, and global guidelines.
  • Manage assigned spend and achieve savings and value objectives while balancing cost, quality, service, risk, and supply continuity.
  • Lead and support strategic supplier relationships, including negotiation, contracts, performance monitoring, improvement plans, and agreement compliance.
  • Identify risks in the supplier and product base and propose and implement mitigation actions in coordination with internal stakeholders.
  • Build market knowledge, data analysis, and industry understanding to support sourcing decisions and commercial recommendations.
  • Represent Procurement in cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication with P&S, Quality, Planning, Logistics, Finance, and global teams.
  • Ensure compliance with Procurement policies, procedures, and controls, including P2P processes, documentation, ethics, sustainability, and contract management.

About the Company

Syngenta Group

Global AgTech leader in crop protection

Syngenta Group is a global agricultural technology company based in Basel, Switzerland, with over 50,000 employees in more than 90 countries. It focuses on creating solutions for local and global farming problems by combining research and development with artificial intelligence. It is the world's largest AgTech company by revenue, leading in crop protection, biologicals, and holding a strong position in seeds. The company maintains one of the largest product pipelines in the industry and consistently brings new products to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
2020

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