Archer Daniels Midland Company Decatur , IL 62523
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
Category Leader, Procurement
Contractor Services
Chicago or Decatur, IL
This is an exempt level position.
Position Summary:
The Category Leader
Job Responsibilities:
Evaluate market intelligence, internal business goals and historical spend to determine strategic opportunities.
Review intake requests and align with business unit leaders on path forward.
Supplier Discovery.
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 15 different sub- categories of spend, 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, HR, 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
Understanding of fixed and cost-plus labor rate structures (Union and Non-Union).
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
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 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.
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