Category Leader MRO Services - Chicago or Decatur, IL
Category Leader MRO Services - Chicago or Decatur, IL
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Category Leader MRO Services - Chicago or Decatur IL
This is an exempt level position.
Position Summary:
The MRO Services Category Leader is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies supplier performance programs and cost optimization initiatives across Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) service categories. This role drives stakeholder alignment manages key supplier relationships and ensures compliance with internal policies and operational requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep market knowledge with strong procurement contract negotiation and strategic leadership skills.
Job Responsibilities:
Business/Technology
Hiring Manager- Rebecca Ward
Recruiter- Karen Kremer
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. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds 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 .
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
This is an exempt level position.
Position Summary:
The MRO Services Category Leader is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies supplier performance programs and cost optimization initiatives across Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) service categories. This role drives stakeholder alignment manages key supplier relationships and ensures compliance with internal policies and operational requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep market knowledge with strong procurement contract negotiation and strategic leadership skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead global and regional sourcing strategies for MRO service categories including contractor labor facility services logistics and engineering.
- Act as a single point of accountability for up to 15 MRO subcategories ensuring consistent leverage of scale and spend.
- Collaborate closely with operations finance safety HR and compliance teams to align procurement strategies with business needs.
- Manage total cost of ownership (TCO) through negotiation demand management and process improvement initiatives.
- Analyze supplier responses and make data-driven sourcing recommendations; serve as the prime negotiator on pricing terms service and other business requirements.
- Support the development and execution of digital procurement solutions including contractor timekeeping systems and e-sourcing platforms.
- Evaluate market intelligence historical spend data and business goals to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Oversee supplier performance management through KPIs scorecards quarterly business reviews and corrective action planning.
- Ensure compliance with legal safety and operational standards through structured contractor onboarding and governance processes.
- Develop and maintain a robust contractual framework in collaboration with Legal including service-level agreements and KPIs.
- Establish a communication and stakeholder engagement plan to ensure visibility into sourcing initiatives and business value delivered.
- Act as a procurement change agent promoting Procurements role as a value-adding business partner.
Business/Technology
- Understanding of fixed and cost-plus labor rate structures
- 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 such as Excel Word and Power Point)
- Capacity to develop advanced strategies
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and thoroughly
- Global awareness (culture currencies geography political)
- Continuous Improvement
- Communications (oral/written)
- Ability to influence and lead outcome
- Forward visionary thinker
- Skilled at relationship management with internal and external partners
- Team oriented
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Business Finance or related field is required
- MBA is preferred.
- Minimum of eight (8) years professional work experience with four (4) years in purchasing for global companies
- In-depth understanding of various contracting models is strongly desired
- Certified Professional of Supply Management (CPSM) certification a plus.
Hiring Manager- Rebecca Ward
Recruiter- Karen Kremer
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. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds 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 .
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
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