Procurement Category Lead – MRO Services (Europe)
Procurement Category Lead – MRO Services (Europe)
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As MRO Services Category Lead, you will partner with operational teams and business leaders to shape and deliver long‑term procurement strategies aligned with ADM’s goals. You will leverage market intelligence, risk analysis, and supplier relationship management to build innovative sourcing solutions and drive value.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate market intelligence, business goals, and spend analysis into strategic sourcing opportunities.
- Build strong stakeholder engagement through transparent communication and alignment on objectives.
- Set and track category metrics and savings targets, reporting progress to key stakeholders.
- Act as a change agent, positioning procurement as a value‑driving function.
- Prepare and manage RFI/RFP processes, analyse supplier responses, and make data‑driven recommendations.
- Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, quality, and service.
- Drive compliance through KPIs, supplier relationship management, and quarterly business reviews.
- Expand contractual coverage to optimise contractor spend.
- Collaborate with risk, HR, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with policies, laws, and regulations.
Your Profile
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years’ procurement experience, including 2+ years in regional/global category management or strategic sourcing.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages a plus.
- Proven experience in multinational environments.
- Strong negotiation skills, with expertise in complex agreements and contract law.
- Ability to develop advanced category strategies and deliver measurable results.
- Skilled at managing multiple projects independently in dynamic environments.
Location
Germany (Hamburg), Poland (Poznań), Netherlands (Amsterdam).
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry‑advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.
Job Information
Req/Job ID: 100604BR