Category Leader, Procurement - MRO - Decatur, IL or Cedar Rapids, IA
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/TechnologyCommercial skills and familiarity with contract lawCompetent in financial analysisCustomer solutions focusedProven negotiations skillsSkilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision makingTechnology adept (eProcurement and P2P systems, standard Office Suite)Capacity to develop advanced strategiesAbility to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and thoroughlyGlobal awareness (culture, currencies, geography, political)Continuous ImprovementInterpersonal SkillsCommunications (oral/written)Ability to influence and lead outcomeForward, visionary thinkerSkilled at relationship management, with internal and external partnersTeam orientedEducational and Experience Requirements:
 Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field is requiredA Master’s degree in Business is desiredMinimum of six (6) years professional work experience with four (4) years in purchasing for global companiesIn-depth understanding of various contracting models is strongly desired 
 
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