EMEA Category Lead - MRO Services


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Job Title: EMEA Category Lead - MRO Services
Location: Erith, International/Other

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

Location - one of the following: Erith, UK or Pozna, Poland

As the EMEA Category Lead - MRO Services (individual contributor), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving long-term procurement strategies that align with our organizational goals. Collaborating closely with Operations' teams as your key business partners, you will lead the development and execution of innovative supply strategies, leveraging market intelligence, risk analysis, and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities:

  • Category Management: Overseeing procurement and strategic management for Repair and Maintenance, defining preferred vendors able to support daily maintenance, shutdown and project works.
  • Supplier Relations: Conducting supplier sourcing, selection, and contract negotiations while building strong supplier relationships through robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
  • Strategic Procurement: Preparing and managing requests for quotes/proposals and negotiating regional agreements for Contractor Services across ADM.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Partnering with logistics leaders, factory managers, and maintenance teams to ensure efficient and effective solutions tailored to their operational needs.
  • Process Optimization: Developing and implementing processes to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote data-driven decision-making.
  • This role is integral to overseeing our partnerships with service providers across factories in Europe, ensuring seamless execution of category strategies while driving value for the organization. As a key player in our procurement team, you will have the opportunity to shape impactful strategies and deliver results that directly support ADM's operational excellence.


Requirements:

  • As a highly dynamic individual, you thrive in fast-paced environments where adaptability and proactiveness are key. Your strength lies in fostering an atmosphere of teamwork, leveraging strong communication skills to drive collaboration and engage effectively with our stakeholders.
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or a relevant field.
  • Proven experience in procurement (min 10 years) with at least 5 years within a regional/global category role
  • Repair and Maintenance or Capex procurement experience is a must
  • Fluent in English,any other additional language is a plus
  • Preferred experience in a multinational environment
  • High communication skills, ability to create and maintain professional relationships and engagement with high-level stakeholders
  • Strong negotiation skills, experience in negotiation of complex agreements, commercial skills and familiarity with contract law is a must
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and thrive in a dynamic environment
  • Capacity to develop advanced category strategies
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and thoroughly
Willingness to work 3 days per week from our one of our office in: Poznan, Poland or Erith, UK

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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.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 02/10/26
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