**91983BR** **Job Title:** Category Leader, Procurement - Chicago or Decatur, IL or Erlanger, KY. **Department/Function:** Procurement **Job Description:** **Category Leader, Procurement - Chicago or Decatur, IL. or Erlanger, KY** **The role** : An opportunity has arisen for a Category Leader on the Global Corporate Procurement team. The main purpose of this role is to develop and execute global category strategies in collaboration with stakeholders and in alignment with global and local sourcing requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with our business unit leaders to develop processes that manage risk, monitor market conditions, maximize returns, and ensure high-quality, on-time supply performance. The successful candidate will work closely with our business unit leaders to understand challenges and to develop solutions to improve operational excellence, supply quality, and cost efficiency. This is a highly visible individual contributor role. **Job Responsibilities** : + Strategic management of assigned categories in one or more of the following spaces: Human Resources, Professional Services, and Insurance. + Develop, lead, and execute a global 5-year category strategy including total cost of ownership model development, fact-based negotiation strategy development & execution, supplier evaluation & selection, and category strategy implementation; + Leverage ADM’s seven step sourcing process to document category’s procurement activities; + Monitor market trends and provide updates on the latest category dynamics, trends, and best practices, aiming to drive implementation of continuous improvement opportunities; + Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance metrics, driving innovation, and providing high level issue resolution where necessary (quality and service); + Proactively engage internal stakeholders to align objectives, jointly develop category strategies, and communicate market and sourcing information; + Develop an annual plan for value delivery based on organizational goals/objectives and marketplace knowledge; + Drive efforts to understand internal customer needs and summarize business requirements as input into enterprise-wide sourcing efforts; + Prepare and issue requests for quote, proposal or information to qualified suppliers; + Develop and implement contractual frameworks in close cooperation with legal; + Implement necessary tools and reports to manage categories and supply base e.g. contract management, spend management; + Provide weekly updates on project status, progress, and anticipated execution dates; + Ensure contracting and procurement standards, policies and procedures are maintained and followed; + Act as change agent and advocate for Procurement as a value added function; + Establish and evaluate performance metrics for category and own cost saving results. **Education and Experience** : + Bachelor's Degree preferably in Supply Management, Finance, Business, or a related area + Minimum 8 years professional experience with 4 years in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing (preferably in Professional Services or related category) + Certified Professional of Supply Management (CPSM) certification or other Procurement certification, a plus + Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written (fluency in other languages, especially Spanish and Portuguese, a strong plus) **Skills:** + Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage, communicate with and influence mid to senior level stakeholders (internal and external) and establish trust and credibility with business unit leaders and other functional stakeholders + Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial analysis; ability to analyze data as well as draw out and communicate insights + Capable of creating pre-negotiation strategy including company’s Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) + Experience in negotiation of complex agreements; commercial skills and familiarity with contract law is a must + Familiarity with multiple source-to-pay systems (eg. COUPA, Ariba, Maximo) and ERP software (JDE, SAP, etc.) + Global awareness (culture, currencies, geography, and political) + Experience in Food/ Agri-business industry + Experience in LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or project management; Strong Project Execution is a must + Familiarity with E-sourcing tools (Ariba, Bravo, etc.) Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. **AJCIND** REF:91983BR **Req/Job ID:** 91983BR **City:** Decatur **State:** IL - Illinois **Ref ID:** \#LI-KK2 **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). 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