Procurement Director - Global 3rd Party Actives Category

Philadelphia, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Define sourcing strategies for new product introductions, Existing portfolio cost improvement, Strategic partnerships and alliances Partner with Commercial teams to optimize regional product offerings, Buy/sell models, Portfolio rationalization C.

Experience: Bachelor’s Degree is required; an Advanced Degree is preferred. A minimum of 10 years of business
experience in a regulated environment within procurement, business development, marketing, and/or regulatory roles is required.
Experience in the Crop Protection or Agricultural Products industry is highly preferred.
A proven track record in negotiating large, complex supply agreements and demonstrated ability to define and execute effective procurement strategies is required. Must Have Qualifications &
experience in working with other crop protection companies Knowledge of potential data
requirements and license/royalty aspects of 3rd party actives and how to incorporate into contract for supply Understanding of general accounting and legal concepts as it relates to procurement: contingent liability, enforceability of contracts (legal consideration), and price competitiveness (e.g.
Capability to organize teams and initiate projects using project management skills Strategic sourcing proficiency, Ability to lead and drive category strategies following a clear methodology and thought process Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, a proven influence.
experience in other Procurement categories Exposure to organizational transformation efforts International

Role Overview: The Procurement Director - Global 3rd Party Actives has global accountability for defining and executing sourcing strategies for third-party active ingredients (approx. annual spend $250M) that enable FMC’s portfolio of mixtures, private label offerings, buy/sell products, and technical partnerships.