Strategic MRO Procurement Leader

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental wellness

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Training programs

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Procurement Category Leader for MRO in Decatur, IL. The role partners with operations and business teams to craft and execute long-term procurement strategies aligned with ADM’s goals.

Responsibilities include market intelligence, RFx management, supplier negotiations, and contract development using ADM’s 7-step sourcing process. You will oversee up to 20 MRO categories, establish metrics, and drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Business is desired.
• Minimum of six years of professional work experience with four years in purchasing for global companies.

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.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Sourcing strategy

Contract law knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Global awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Six years purchasing experience

Tools

eSourcing tools

P2P systems

Office Suite

Job description

ADM is seeking a Procurement Category Leader for MRO in Decatur, IL. The role partners with operations and business teams to craft and execute long-term procurement strategies aligned with ADM’s goals.

Responsibilities include market intelligence, RFx management, supplier negotiations, and contract development using ADM’s 7-step sourcing process. You will oversee up to 20 MRO categories, establish metrics, and drive data-driven decisions.