**90982BR** **Job Title:** Category Specialist, Global Procurement - Erlanger, KY **Department/Function:** Procurement **Job Description:** **Category Specialist, Procurement - Erlanger, KY** The Category Specialist role is a position within the Procurement team and reports to the Regional Procurement Director North America (NA). The Category Specialist will be primarily supporting the raw material procurement process for North America Human Nutrition manufacturing sites. This role requires strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills. This role also requires the ability to work independently or collaboratively, exhibit sound judgment with a strong “internal customer” centric mindset. The Category Specialist position operates in a fast paced and demanding work environment and is expected to present a professional image to both external suppliers and internal team members. **Key Skills & Competencies:** + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Strong cross-functional interaction skills + Results oriented and driven to achieve time sensitive tasks. + High level of professionalism and alignment to ADM values + Problem-solving and critical thinking skills + Exceptional attention to detail + Teamwork and a collaborative style + Learning agility and flexibility to adapt to change **Responsibilities:** + Review, commence, lead and close the Erlanger, KY & Vineland, NJ Production “Phase In” (New Promotions) Workflow Requests in AS400 (system) to ensure successful launch timing. + Review, commence, lead and close New Formulation and Revised Formula Workflows for all approval stages. + Review, commence, lead and close Raw Material Inactivation and Mass Replacement workflows for all approval stages. + Review, commence, lead and close Supplier Name/Address and/or Distributor changes in Workflows. + Lead, update and maintain all related raw material approval databases (including the Trace Gains data base) for NA Nutrition Sites. This includes the document coordination of acquiring, scanning, uploading and maintaining vendor/ingredient documentation. + Commence and lead New Vendor/Ingredient Setup Process. This includes the activity of gathering all vendor/ingredient supporting documentation necessary for work flow approvals. + Lead, manage and upload all Secondary Sourcing Raw Material Workflow Process. + Champion the weekly cross-functional Raw Material Priority Workflow meeting and find ways to streamline work and minimize timeline from commence to close. + Be a Cross Functional Champion leading the coordination of data and workflow between cross-functional teams (e.g. PD&A, Regulatory and Quality) to ensure data availability, data integrity and timely closures of work flow processes. + Resolve receipt issues, including Accounts Payable issues such as volume and pricing discrepancies with suppliers & ADM Manufacturing facilities. + Create, lead and share monthly Ingredient Forecasts with Top Suppliers. + Lead, optimize and deliver monthly Supplier Scorecards to suppliers. + Assure accurate and complete inventory records in AS400. + Lead, manage and track sample requests for PD&A & Strategic Procurement. + Review, commence, lead and gather ingredient regulatory required documentation. + Assist in Sourcing Projects (RFX processes) as needed. + Lead, manage and ensure compliance of Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) documentation. + Provide raw material scouting duties when required delivering options for new innovation or replacement raw material sourcing. + Lead and manage Procurement Support for Sales Requests. + Lead and manage raw material escalations – prevent, conduct root cause and resolve any issues. + Support Corporate Procurement Team and 1ADM (SAP Installation) standardization efforts and programs. **Qualifications:** + 4 year University degree in a business related field preferred (e.g. Business, Supply Chain/Procurement, Operations) + Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced work environment + Demonstrated interpersonal skills + Proven ability to manage effectively within a team based work environment + Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders & colleagues + Highly proficient in computer processes, Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook. + Experience with Power BI a plus. + Position requires sitting for prolonged periods of time & heavy phone use. Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. 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. REF: 90982BR **Req/Job ID:** 90982BR **City:** Erlanger **State:** KY - Kentucky **Ref ID:** \#LI-KK2 **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **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. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.