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Erlanger, KY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Category Leader Procurement- Professional Services
Position can be based inChicago or Decatur IL or Erlanger KY

The role
An opportunity has arisen for a Category Leader on the Corporate Procurement team. The main purpose of this role is to develop and execute global category strategies in collaboration with stakeholders and in alignment with global and local sourcing requirements. You will work closely with our business unit leaders to understand implementation challenges and to develop solutions to increase compliance. In this role you will assist our different businesses to determine and manage requirements by providing insight into alternative options to better control demand.

Your Responsibilities
  • The main duties of this role will include:
  • Strategic management of IT categories such as Software Hardware SaaS or Services to manage risk monitor market conditions maximize returns and ensure high-quality on-time performance for stakeholders;
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers providing high level of issue resolution where necessary (quality and service);
  • Drive external / marketplace knowledge of the latest category dynamics trends and best practices aiming to drive implementation of continuous improvement opportunities;
  • Develop an annual plan for value delivery based on organizational goals/objectives and marketplace knowledge;
  • Negotiate categorys procurement activities strategic sourcing supplier management and contract management leveraging companys 7 step sourcing process;
  • Provide leadership and support during sourcing initiatives including total cost of ownership model development category strategy development fact-based negotiation strategy development & execution supplier evaluation & selection and category strategy implementation;
  • Streamline P2P Process by ensuring consistency and best practices sharing across Businesses;
  • Implement necessary tools and reports to manage categories and supply base e.g. contract management spend management;
  • Drive efforts to understand internal customer needs and summarize business requirements as input into enterprise-wide sourcing efforts;
  • Proactively engage internal stakeholders to align objectives jointly develop category strategies and communicate market and sourcing information;
  • Establish and evaluate performance metrics for category and own cost saving results.
Your Profile
  • Bachelors Degree in Supply Management Finance Business or a related area preferred or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5years business experience with 3 years preferably in IT procurement (or related category)
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage communicate with and influence mid to senior level stakeholders (internal and external) and establish trust and credibility with business unit leaders and other functional stakeholders
  • Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial analysis; ability to analyze data as well as draw out and communicate insights
  • Experience working with IT infrastructure & operations
  • Capable of creating pre-negotiation strategy including companys Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA)
  • Experience in negotiation of complex agreements; commercial skills and familiarity with contract law is a must
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written (fluent in other languages especially Spanish or Portuguese a strong plus)
  • Familiarity with multiple source-to-pay systems (eg. COUPA Ariba Maximo) and ERP software (JDE SAP etc.)
  • Global awareness (culture currencies geography and political)
  • Professional Purchasing Certification
  • Experience in Food/ Agri-business industry
  • Experience in LEAN Manufacturing Six Sigma and/or project management; Strong Project Execution is a must
  • Familiarity with E-sourcing tools (Ariba Bravo etc.)



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Hiring Manager- Brian Johnson
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.

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