Procurement Category Leader - Decatur, IL or North American ADM office 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 desired Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required. ​Hiring Manager- Kelly Coble ​ Recruiter- John Wagner