Compliance Specialist - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Compliance Specialist - 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

Compliance Specialist - Decatur, IL

Position Summary:

The Compliance Specialist is the first line of defense to ensure third-party contractors supporting ADM are in compliance with corporate policies and safety compliance requirements. This role manages contractor prequalification and ongoing compliance workflows, maintains accurate documentation, and partners with Procurement, EHS, Operations, and other stakeholders to identify and address compliance gaps in a timely manner.

Primary responsibilities include managing compliance requirements and variance workflows within ISNetworld, maintaining contractor compliance records in ADM's Contractor Data Management System (CDMS), and supporting contract administration activities that reinforce ADM's contractor governance standards.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to influence compliance outcomes across multiple sites and stakeholders while promoting Procurement's role as a value-adding business partner.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage contractor compliance requirements within the ISNetworld platform, including prequalification, document collection/validation, status tracking, and follow-up to close gaps.
Review, coordinate, and approve variance requests within ISNetworld in accordance with ADM corporate and site safety requirements; document approvals and communicate outcomes to contractors and internal stakeholders.
Manage and maintain contractor compliance records in ADM's Contractor Data Management System (CDMS), ensuring data integrity, audit readiness, and alignment between internal records and ISNetworld requirements.
Support contract negotiation and administration activities, including clarifying scope and deliverables, aligning service levels and safety/compliance requirements, and resolving commercial terms (e.g., rates, payment terms, and change orders) in partnership with Procurement and Legal.
Act as a procurement change agent by promoting standard processes, reinforcing Procurement's role as a value-adding business partner, and driving continuous improvement in contractor compliance and governance.

Required Competencies:

Business/Technology

Commercial skills and familiarity with contract law
Competent in financial analysis
Customer solutions focused
Proven negotiations skills
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:

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Safety, Risk Management, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Experience supporting contractor compliance programs and contract administration is required, including managing prequalification/documentation workflows, maintaining audit-ready records, and partnering with Procurement, EHS, Operations, and Legal to address compliance gaps and variances.
Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in contractor compliance, supplier/contractor management, procurement operations, contract administration, EHS support, or a related function.
Demonstrated experience managing third-party compliance platforms and documentation workflows (e.g., ISNetworld or similar), including variance/exception tracking, follow-up, and stakeholder communication.
Strong data management skills with experience maintaining compliance records and ensuring data integrity in an internal system of record (e.g., contractor data management, vendor master, or contract repository).
Certification such as CPSM, CIPP, or an equivalent compliance/procurement credential is 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: 06/05/26