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About Syngenta 

Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown.   We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. 

About this Job: 

As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get: 

• Competitive wages 
• Ongoing career development resources  
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects 
• Meaningful projects that solve problems 

The Indirect Procurement team is responsible for sourcing all goods and services that enable Syngenta to maintain and develop operations. These goods and services are divided into categories that include: R&D Consumables and Services, Marketing, Travel, IT, Facilities Management, Legal Services and Capital, among others. In Indirect Procurement, we work closely with our functional stakeholders combining in-depth supply market knowledge, supplier relationship management and innovative strategies to deliver benefits to Syngenta. 

Duration:  May 2021-August 2021  

2 positions available  

Qualifications

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Working closely with Indirect Procurement team, the chosen candidates will gain experience utilizing strategic Procurement methodologies and world-class eProcurement tools 
• Work on data analysis initiatives and opportunities to improve the effectiveness of strategic sourcing activities 
• Daily networking and learning opportunities with a broad exposure to stakeholders who work with Procurement  
• Utilize survey and empirical data to refine stakeholder requirements 
• Own an Indirect Procurement initiative and present project results at Intern Poster Show in August 

Education & Experience: 

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Applicants must be actively pursuing a degree from a 4 year accredited university (Business majors preferred) 
• Fluent in English 
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US 
• Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities: 
• Communication- The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired in this position 
• Adaptable- The ability to work well with ambiguous/undefined problems 
• Inquisitive- Not afraid to ask bold questions and be curious  
• The candidate needs to be proficient in Microsoft Office™ software, including MS Excel™, MS Word™ and PowerPoint™ 

Application

Please click HERE to learn more and to apply online.

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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.