Category Leader, Procurement - MRO - Various locations

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Job Title: Category Leader, Procurement - MRO - Various locations
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, Procurement- MRO

This is an exempt level position

Can be based out of Chicago or Decatur, IL. Cedar Rapids, IA. or Erlanger, KY.

Position Summary:

The Category Leader - MRO, partners with all Operational functions and business partners to develop and execute long term Procurement strategies aligned with business goals. The Category Leader primary function is to implement sound, innovative MRO supply strategies through market intelligence, sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management, using ADM's 7-step sourcing process. The Category Leader will also develop processes to ensure stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision making. He/she will prepare non-disclosure agreements, requests for quotes/proposals and negotiate global agreements for numerous MRO categories.

Job Responsibilities:

Evaluate market intelligence, internal business goals and historical spend to determine strategic opportunities.
Prepare and issue requests for quote, proposal or information to qualified suppliers.
Analyze supplier responses and make data-driven sourcing recommendations.
Act as prime negotiator with suppliers on price, terms, quality, service, and other business requirements.
Develop and implement contractual framework in close cooperation with legal.
Establish short and long term category metrics and TCO savings targets, monitor performance, and communicate these to stakeholders.
Manage supplier expectations and key performance metrics.
Apply eSourcing best practices to all sourcing events.
Serve as a single point of contact for up to 20 MRO categories to ensure maximum leverage is consistently utilized.
Establish robust communication plan to keep internal business partners informed of progress and benefits of Procurement activity.
Partner with internal risk and compliance groups to ensure category strategies are compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and risk policies.
Act as change agent and advocate for Procurement as a value added function.
Develop and implement process improvements and cost savings initiatives with suppliers.

Required Competencies:

Business/Technology

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)
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
A Master's degree in Business is desired
Minimum of six (6) years professional work experience with four (4) years in purchasing for global companies
In-depth understanding of various contracting models is strongly desired

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: 05/04/25