Category Leader
$147.01k - $157.01kIllinois Ag
Job Description Category Leader, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Chicago, IL. Assist leadership duringsourcing initiatives through total cost of ownership model development, category strategydevelopment, fact-based negotiation strategy development and execution, supplier evaluationand selection, and category strategy implementation. Manage multiple Professional Servicescategories (e.g., HR Services, Benefits, Travel, and Insurance) to manage risk, monitor marketconditions, and maximize returns. Establish and maintain effective relationships with keysuppliers. Develop an annual plan for value delivery based on organizational goals/objectives andmarketplace knowledge. Negotiate category's procurement activities, strategic sourcing, suppliermanagement and contract management to support the company's process. Streamline P2PProcess. Establish and evaluate performance metrics for category and own cost saving results.Engage internal stakeholders to jointly develop category strategies and communicate market andsourcing information. 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Salary: $147,012 to $157,012/yr. Standard companybenefits. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Supply Management, Business Administration,Finance, or a related field, and three (3) years of related work experience. Must have three (3) years of experience with/in: Procurement, LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or project management; Creating pre-negotiation strategy including company's Best Alternative To a NegotiatedAgreement (BATNA); Negotiating complex agreements and understanding contract law; Using source-to-pay systems such as COUPA, Ariba or Maximo, and ERP Software such asJDE or SAP; and Using E-sourcing tools such as Ariba or Bravo. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.
- IncludingYouDiversity, 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
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