As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects, and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland

Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

Purpose of the role:

Collaborate with Global Operations Leadership Team and extended Global Service Solutions to develop and execute CI strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Ownership of Operational and Change Requests boards within Proc Ops: 

  - Manage and oversee the Operational and Change Request boards for logging and tracking operational and change request items submitted by the global team. 

  - Ensure that all tasks are tracked accurately, and deadlines are met. 

  - Collaborate with stakeholders and the technical team to follow-up on progress and resolve any issues in a timely manner. 

  - Regularly update the global Procurement Operations team on the status of each item and any changes to timelines.

Procurement Operations Training Material Improvements for stakeholders: 

  - Identify areas for improvement in procurement operations training materials for IP and stakeholders. 

  - Collaborate with the Global Training Lead to align improvements with global training standards. 

  - Take the lead in co-partnership driving and implementing training material enhancements, working closely with the global training team to ensure alignment and effectiveness.

Collaboration with Procurement SNOW Module Lead: 

  - Work closely with the Procurement SNOW (ServiceNow) module lead to identify system improvements. 

  - Align system enhancements with the operational model to ensure process efficiency. 

  - Assist in the implementation of system improvements and support continuous optimization efforts.

 - Partner with QLIK SPOC to address opportunities for improvements and data analysis and KPI development 

At Syngenta we are focused on talent - we look for committed, collaborative professionals with excellence in execution. Our leaders expect them to identify themselves, develop teams and set an example. Our industry and functions are changing rapidly, therefore we are looking for new members with a strong desire for self-development.

It is indispensable for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced student preferably in Business administration/operations management/quality management.
• Excellent command in English (Mandatory), additional language valued.
• Proven/good knowledge on process improvement methodologies (Mandatory)such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean methodology.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement and process optimizations roles (highly valued).
• Statistical methods knowledge and data analysis for KPI development (Desirable).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Innovation and best practice.
• Basic knowledge of process automation tools.
• Problem-solving mindset and Root Cause Analysis.

Be part of the Syngenta Experience

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Dynamic and international environment
• Modern office environment and collaboration tools
• Forward thinking policies (e.g. remote working, career breaks)
• Support personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality, or disability.

* This position will not provide relocation support.

* This position requires immediate job availability.

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life.