Category Specialist H&W - Kennesaw, GA

Job Purpose Working within the Procurement department, bring regional responsibility along with the respective GCM for executing tasks and sourcing, as well as maintaining materials, at the highest standard which support S&T, CD&D and our customers. Main Responsibilities Regionally responsible, together with the respective GCM, for finding and sourcing raw materials which support S&T and CD&D in developing new products to meet our customers’ expectations Implement new processes/systems to support departmental goals and projects. Manage workflow, scheduling, tracking, change management, evaluating and ensuring all action‑items are accomplished. Raise, investigate and resolve supplier non‑conformances and material failures in the company’s best interest Manage selected spend/sub‑categories/suppliers/items based on the overarching purchasing strategy Lead negotiations with suppliers and execute agreed contractual terms for non‑core direct materials Support the GCM with information to identify & manage projects to generate cost saving opportunities across the organization Execute reporting tasks (e.g. price movements; initiatives & savings tracking; etc) for the spend under management Require & maintain material samples, as well as all related activities (e.g. raw material documentation, supplier questionnaires etc) Perform new material creation tasks and support elimination of old materials Other administrative task such as internal claim management, master data maintenance (e.g. categorisation, pricing, etc.) Oversee contract creation and ensure contractual compliance Skills & Abilities Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Familiarity with AI tools and applications is an advantage Education & Experience Bachelor degree in a technical field, economics or business administration 3 year experience in procurement (preferably ingredients and other raw materials) Self‑driven team player with strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills Able to set up priorities and manage aggressive assignments Customer solution focused Negotiation skills Skilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision making Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Pay range: $63,000.00 - $110,200.00 Benefits and Perks Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional Benefits Include Paid time off including paid holidays. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. Tuition assistance. Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. #IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr ADM