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90154BR

Job Title:

Category Leader

Department/Function:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Category Leader, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Chicago, IL. Assist leadership during sourcing

initiatives through total cost of ownership model development, category strategy development, factbased

negotiation strategy development and execution, supplier evaluation and selection, and category

strategy implementation. Manage multiple Professional Services categories (e.g., HR Services, Benefits,

Travel, and Insurance) to manage risk, monitor market conditions, and maximize returns. Establish and

maintain effective relationships with key suppliers. Develop an annual plan for value delivery based on

organizational goals/objectives and marketplace knowledge. Negotiate category's procurement activities,

strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract management to support the company’s process.

Streamline P2P Process. Establish and evaluate performance metrics for category and own cost saving

results. Engage internal stakeholders to jointly develop category strategies and communicate market and

sourcing information.

40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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 Negotiated

Agreement (BATNA);

• Negotiating complex agreements and understanding contract law;

• Using source-to-pay systems such as COUPA, Ariba or Maximo, and ERP Software such as JDE or

SAP; and

• Using E-sourcing tools such as Ariba or Bravo.

Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.

To apply, mail resume to: Christina Hetzer, ADM; PO BOX 1470, Decatur, IL 62525 (reference: IL0150).

Req/Job ID:

90154BR

City:

Chicago

State:

IL - Illinois

Ref ID:

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