Procurement Category Leader - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Decatur, IL is seeking a Procurement Category Leader for MRO. You will partner with operations and business units to craft and execute long-term procurement strategies, run competitive sourcing events, and drive cost savings across multiple supplier categories.

The role demands strong negotiation, contract management, and data-driven decision making, with cross-functional collaboration across legal, risk and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in Business is desired.
• Minimum of six years professional work experience with four years in purchasing for global companies.
• Strong contracting models understanding and negotiation skills.
• Experience with eSourcing, P2P systems, and data-driven supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate market intelligence and business goals to determine strategic opportunities for MRO categories.
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs and information requests to qualified suppliers.
• Analyze supplier responses and make data-driven sourcing recommendations.
• Negotiate contracts focusing on price, terms, quality, and service with suppliers.
• Develop and implement contractual frameworks with legal partners and establish category metrics.

Skills

Contract law

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Cost/benefit analysis

eProcurement

P2P systems

Office Suite

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Master's degree in Business (desired)

Tools

eProcurement systems

P2P systems

Office Suite

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Procurement Category Leader - Decatur, IL#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:****Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Procurement Category Leader - Decatur, IL| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Procurement Category Leader - Decatur, IL**This is an exempt level position.**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/Specialists 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 or equivalent experience 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 desiredADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:114277BR**#IncludingYou**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.We welcome everyone to apply. 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