Regional Category Manager - Travel, Meetings & Events

Company Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner. Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Job Description

Role purpose

Lead the North America sourcing strategy for Travel, Meetings & Events, and Fleet

Accountabilities

• Lead the North America sourcing strategy for Travel, Meetings & Events, and Fleet
• Develop and implement sub-category sourcing strategies across North America
• Build relationships with the global category teams and regional stakeholders in order to improve engagement and better understand the business needs
• Drive the adoption and implementation of global and regional solutions
• Manage supplier relationships and lead commercial negotiations through to contract implementation
• Investigate and recommend new tools and buying channels in the sub-category supply markets
• Provide in-depth supply market knowledge to business stakeholders and translate into strategic actions in North America  
• Deliver targeted cost reduction and cost avoidance within the assigned sub-categories, ensuring no adverse impact on the functional stakeholders

The location for this position is highly preferred to be in Greensboro or Durham NC or Downer’s Grove, IL. Remote in the Eastern or Central time zones will be considered for a highly qualified person.

We are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 to 10 years experience
• Capability in developing sourcing strategies
• Full knowledge of sourcing/procurement procedures and processes, and knowledge of the external trends and best practices
• Ability to quickly obtain a deep knowledge of the relevant supply markets
• Proven history as a successful Travel Manager and travel industry knowledge

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to influence peers, stakeholders, and geographically dispersed teams
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Contract negotiation and development

Additional Information

What we Offer

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
• We offer flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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