Source-to-Pay Operational Excellence Specialist - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a GBS Source-to-Pay Operational Excellence Specialist to lead process improvement initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing efficiency, standardization, and automation across procurement and payment operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in project management, working closely with various stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change within the organization, ensuring alignment with global best practices and operational excellence. Join a company that values innovation and sustainability in addressing nutritional challenges worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in process improvement and project management.
• Strong understanding of S2P processes and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive automation and compliance.

Skills

Process Improvement

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

RPA

Coupa

SAP

Job description

Job Description

GBS Source-to-Pay (S2P) Operational Excellence Specialist

About the Role:
The GBS Source-to-Pay (S2P) Operational Excellence Specialist will be responsible for leading and coordinating process improvement initiatives within the GBS Source-to-Pay (S2P) team. This role focuses on driving efficiency, standardization, and automation across procurement, supplier enablement, invoice processing, and payment operations. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in process optimization, project management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement & Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in the S2P process, analyze root causes, and implement strategic initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Project Management: Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects aimed at improving service delivery, automation, and compliance within the S2P function.
• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to measure process effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Procurement, Finance, IT, Supplier Enablement) and external partners to align operational improvements with business objectives.
• Automation & Digitalization: Support the adoption of automation tools and technology solutions to streamline manual processes and improve data accuracy.
• Standardization & Best Practices: Assist Manager with implementation of standardized procedures, ensuring alignment with global best practices and compliance requirements.
• Reporting & Insights: Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership through detailed reporting and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or project management within procurement, finance, or shared services.
• Strong understanding of S2P processes, including procurement, supplier enablement, invoice processing, and payments.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL) and process automation tools (RPA, Coupa, SAP, or similar platforms).
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change within the GBS S2P function, enhancing efficiency, automation, and overall process excellence.

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. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.