Category Leader MRO Services - Chicago or Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Category Leader MRO Services - Chicago or Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Category Leader MRO Services - Chicago or Decatur, IL

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

The MRO Services Category Leader is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, supplier performance programs, and cost optimization initiatives across Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) service categories. This role drives stakeholder alignment, manages key supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with internal policies and operational requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep market knowledge with strong procurement, contract negotiation, and strategic leadership skills.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead global and regional sourcing strategies for MRO service categories, including contractor labor, facility services, logistics, and engineering.
Act as a single point of accountability for up to 15 MRO subcategories, ensuring consistent leverage of scale and spend.
Collaborate closely with operations, finance, safety, HR, and compliance teams to align procurement strategies with business needs.
Manage total cost of ownership (TCO) through negotiation, demand management, and process improvement initiatives.
Analyze supplier responses and make data-driven sourcing recommendations; serve as the prime negotiator on pricing, terms, service, and other business requirements.
Support the development and execution of digital procurement solutions, including contractor timekeeping systems and e-sourcing platforms.
Evaluate market intelligence, historical spend data, and business goals to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks.
Oversee supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and corrective action planning.
Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and operational standards through structured contractor onboarding and governance processes.
Develop and maintain a robust contractual framework in collaboration with Legal, including service-level agreements and KPIs.
Establish a communication and stakeholder engagement plan to ensure visibility into sourcing initiatives and business value delivered.
Act as a procurement change agent, promoting Procurement's role as a value-adding business partner.

Required Competencies:

Business/Technology

Understanding of fixed and cost-plus labor rate structures
Commercial skills and familiarity with contract law
Competent in financial analysis
Customer solutions focused
Proven negotiations skills
Skilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision making
Technology adept (eProcurement and P2P systems, standard Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and Power Point)
Capacity to develop advanced strategies
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and thoroughly
Global awareness (culture, currencies, geography, political)
Continuous Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Communications (oral/written)
Ability to influence and lead outcome
Forward, visionary thinker
Skilled at relationship management, with internal and external partners
Team oriented

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field is required
MBA is preferred.
Minimum of eight (8) years professional work experience with four (4) years in purchasing for global companies
In-depth understanding of various contracting models is strongly desired
Certified Professional of Supply Management (CPSM) certification a plus.

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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Job Post Date: 06/20/25