Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform agriculture with science-driven, technological innovations to deliver high productivity and high-quality food while fighting climate change and restore nature. Syngenta Group is working with farmers to enable Regenerative Agriculture - an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources and biodiversity, and enhances farms' productivity and profitability. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA®, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world.

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of our Real Estate & Facilities Management category on a global scale? We are seeking a dynamic Global Category Lead to provide strategic direction to a diverse group of regional Category Managers, ensuring alignment with business requirements and driving sustainable implementation. Responsibilities/accountabilities include (but are not limited to);

• Lead the ongoing development, validation, and implementation of the Real Estate and Facilities Management category strategy, closely aligning it with business needs.
• Collaborate with the Global Category Management and Procurement Business Partner organization to integrate business requirements into the strategy and provide expert external supply market knowledge.
• Manage risk with third parties and ensure operational compliance across all Indirect Procurement activities, delivering targeted savings without compromising quality and timelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with an ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers at all levels.
• Preference for strong procurement experience, within a multi-national, multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Extensive leadership experience (geographically dispersed and cross-functional with proven results).
• Experience of working on global projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strategy development and implementation experience.
• Data-savvy, with an ability to leverage data to identify opportunities and support decision-making.

Location

This is a hybrid role that can be based within a commutable distance of either our Jealott's Hill site (near Bracknell) or Manchester site.

Syngenta will offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme and paid leave, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Flexible working options.
• 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.

We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion