Category Leader, Procurement - Microbiologicals

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Job Title: Category Leader, Procurement - Microbiologicals
Location: Kennesaw, GA, South 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

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Category Leader, Procurement - Microbiologicals

Position based in Kennesaw, GA.

Summary:

Working within the Procurement department along with the respective Global Category Manager (GCM) for executing tasks and sourcing, as well as maintaining materials, at the highest standard which support Science & Technology (S&T), Creative Design & Development (CD&D) and our customers. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

Regionally responsible, together with the respective GCM, for finding and sourcing raw materials which support S&T and CD&D in developing new products to meet our customers' expectations
Implement new processes/systems to support departmental goals and projects. Manage workflow, scheduling, tracking, change management, evaluating and ensuring all action-items are accomplished.
Raise, investigate and resolve supplier Non-conformances and material failures in the company's best interest.
Manage selected spend/ sub- categories/ suppliers/ items based on the overarching purchasing strategy
Lead negotiations with suppliers and execute agreed contractual terms for non-core direct materials
Support the GCM with information to identify & manage projects to generate cost savings opportunities across the organization
Execute reporting tasks (e.g. Price movements; initiatives & savings tracking; etc.) for the spend under management
Require & maintain material samples, as well as all related activities (e.g. raw material documentation, supplier questionnaires etc.)
Perform new material creation tasks and support elimination of old materials
Manage internal claim management, master data maintenance (e.g. categorization, pricing, etc.)

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, economics or business administration
3 years of experience in purchasing (indirect/direct materials and/or services) Experience with Microbiologicals (Enzymes, Probiotics, Phages, Spores) is preferred.
Experience in change management
Self- driven team player with strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills (collaboration across regions and functions, co-operation with external partners and suppliers)
Understanding of Procure- to Pay process, purchasing intelligence, able to set up priorities and manage aggressive assignments
Customer solution focused
Negotiation skills
Skilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision making
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

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Job Post Date: 04/02/25