Category Manager, Procurement -Chicago, Decatur, IL or Erlanger, KY
ADM
Category Manager, Procurement -Chicago, Decatur, IL or Erlanger, KY
Decatur
IL - Illinois
Procurement
Job Description
Category Manager, Procurement- Chicago or Decatur, IL or Erlanger, KY.
An opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager within the Corporate Procurement team. The role can be based in Chicago or Decatur, IL or Erlanger, KY. 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. You will work closely with our business unit leaders to understand implementation challenges and to develop solutions to increase compliance. In this role, you will assist our different businesses to determine and manage requirements by providing insight into alternative options to better control demand.
Your Responsibilities
- Reporting to the regional procurement leader, the main duties of this role will include:
- Define specific category (IT Services, Telecom, Travel) procurement strategy, managing risk and maximizing current/future market conditions, defining contingency planning to ensure critical supply needs are met;
- Lead, mentor, and develop regional leaders and specialists on your procurement team while collaborating with the Business Units’ and Corporate Functions’ global teams;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers, providing high level of issue resolution where necessary (quality and service);
- Drive external / marketplace knowledge of the latest category dynamics, trends and best practices aiming to drive implementation of continuous improvement opportunities;
- Develop an annual plan based on organizational goals/objectives and marketplace knowledge;
- Negotiate category's procurement activities, strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract management leveraging company’s 7 steps sourcing process;
- Provide leadership and support during sourcing initiatives, including total cost of ownership model development, category strategy development, fact-based negotiation strategy development & execution, supplier evaluation & selection, and category implementation;
- Streamline P2P Process by ensuring consistency and best practices sharing across Businesses;
- Develop industry cost modeling scenarios and document global market trends;
- Implement necessary tools and reports to manage categories and supply base e.g. contract management spend management;
- Drive efforts to understand internal customer needs and summarize business requirements as input into enterprise-wide sourcing efforts;
- Proactively engage internal stakeholders to align objectives, jointly develop category strategies and communicate market and sourcing information;
- Establish and evaluate performance metrics for category and own cost saving results.
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in Supply Management, Operations, Business or Engineering. Master Degree in related field is preferred
- Minimum 10 years business experience with 6 years preferably in procurement (Corporate or IT Procurement)
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage, communicate and influence mid to senior level stakeholders (internal / 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
- Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written (fluent in other languages a strong plus)
- Familiarity with multiple source-to-pay systems (eg. COUPA, Ariba, Maximo) and ERP software (JDE, SAP, etc.)
- Global awareness (culture, currencies, geography, and political)
- Professional Purchasing Certification
- 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 think you meet every requirement listed? 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.
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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
$110,100.00 - $178,500.00
Salaried Incentive Plan
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus
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).
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
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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.
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.
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96498BR
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