Global Category Manager, Procurement- Veg Oils
Decatur, IL

Goal of Position:Ensure Supply Security of all products within the defined CategoryDefine and implement procurement strategies for the defined CategoryLead negotiations with suppliersEnhance ADM’s ability to leverage its global volume through a higher level of product expertise, improved supplier relationships, a more coherent working mode and a high level of market knowledge. Main Tasks / SkillsSubject-matter expert and Key Contact for suppliers and internal customers for all topics concerning related product-group on a global basis.Develop strategies for the category portfolio per supplier, region and globallyImplement short-, medium- and long term global, regional and local category strategies.Lead negotiations with suppliers and execute agreed contractual terms.Set up Reports for Raw Material Price movements, maintain short- to long term price forecasts and communicate them.Support the development of a negotiation strategy that delivers against ADM business objectives and achieves sustainable competitive advantages with suppliers.Build sustainable global and local supplier relationships that generate value to ADM over time in order to support and enhance the supply strategies of ADM and to ensure alignment of supplier objectives and ADM objectives.Implement best practices internally and externallyObserve market and trendsObserve Market price development and evaluate/report impactsCoordinate RFQ and Bid comparisonResponsible for supplier qualification, development, relationship management, evaluationAccompany product- and market related innovationOrganize Innovation Day with suppliersCoordinate material-phase-in and standardisation of materials for global bundling purposes in cooperation with internal interfaces/departments (e.g. CD&D, Regulatory)Assist in budget creationDefine and satisfy internal Service Level AgreementsSkills:Drives innovative business improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in improvements in TCO (total cost of ownership). Promotes a work environment that fosters diversity, creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.Exhibits Entrepreneurship (Identifies business opportunities and influences them independently)Balances immediate and long term priorities.  Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.Delivers results: Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value.Imports and exports good ideas. Relentlessly seeks shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside of the Company and embraces change introduced by others.Develops and Inspires others: Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Self-develops to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles. Seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.Lives the values: Demonstrates the values of ADM through words, actions, and by example. Fosters an environment that reflects the values of the Company:Maintains social and ethical norms. Instills trust in one’s own professionalism and integrity.Customer Focus (internal and external)High level of Team focusBe part of the Local Fraud Food TeamTechnical Skills:Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing strategies by commodity, product, and service to ensure that formal supplier agreements activate the elements of the sourcing strategy and support delineated performance standards. Includes the ability to create selection criteria to qualify suppliers for the bidding process.Advancing the Customers Relationship: Ability to facilitate and accelerate the business relationship based upon an understanding of the customer. Includes the ability to actively listen and engage in conversation with customers to uncover relevant information, resources and solutions.Vendor Relationship: The ability to evaluate and ensure that vendor performance meets or exceeds defined performance standards and adheres to overall company policies and procedures.Contracting: Knowledge of principles involved in contract law to ensure supplier agreements are appropriately conceived and executed, eliminating potential risk of unlawful and anti-competitive activity. Includes the ability to read, understand and assess the impact of legal documents.Best Practices: Knowledge of procurement, industry and business best practices to guide through leadership and ensure effective procurement strategies. Includes the ability to recognize value creation opportunities within the supply chain.Negotiation: Exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain all parties’ support and acceptance. Striving for outcomes that are wins for all parties involved.Qualifications:Minimum 5 years of related work experience in procurement – preferably in the Oilseeds sectorCustomer focus and “can-do” attitudeInternational experienceExperience in participating in international / multicultural teams,High level of communication skillsKnowledge of MS-Office, PowerBI, PowerApps.  Self-starterWillingness to travelExcited 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.

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