Job Description
as Procurement Category Lead (m/f/d) - Contractor Services
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.
Your Role
The Contractor Services Category Leader partners with all operational functions and business partners to develop and execute long-term Procurement strategies aligned with business goals. The primary function of the Category Leader will be to implement sound and innovative supply strategies through market intelligence and risk analysis, sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation and SRM. As the Contractors Category Leader, you will develop processes to ensure stakeholder engagement and date driven decision making. You will prepare requests for quotes / proposals and negotiate regional agreements for Contractor Services across ADM. This role will mostly involve overseeing the procurement and management of repair and maintenance contractors for our factories in Europe. You'll work closely with stakeholders, such as plant managers and maintenance teams, to ensure that the repair and maintenance needs are met efficiently and effectively while ensuring the deployment of category strategies across Europe.
- Evaluate market intelligence, internal business goals and historical spend to determine strategic opportunities
- Establishing open channels of communication with stakeholders to keep them informed about relevant developments, decisions, and progress. Achieve common goals and address shared challenges
- Establish short and long term category metrics and TCS savings targets, monitor performance, and communicate this to stakeholders.
- Act as change agent and advocate for procurement as a value added function
- Prepare and issue RFI or RFP 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
- Ensure compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs), manage SRM and lead QBR's
- Contractual Enhancement: Collaborate closely with vendors to facilitate the expansion of contractual coverage, ensuring that a higher percentage of contractor spending is covered by contracts
- Partner with internal risk, HR, and compliance groups to ensure category strategies are compliant with relevant laws, regulations and risk policies.
As a highly dynamic individual, you will thrive in fast-paced environments where adaptability and proactiveness are key. Your strength lies in fostering an atmosphere of teamwork, leveraging strong communication skills to drive collaboration and engage effectively with our stakeholders.
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field
- Proven experience in procurement (min. 10 years) with at least 5 years within a regional or global category role
- Fluent in English and German, both verbal and written, any other additional language is a plus
- Experience in a multinational environment preferred
- Strong communication skills, ability to create and maintain professional relationships and engagement with high level stakeholders
- Strong negotiation skills, experience in negotiation of complex agreements; commercial skills and familiarity with contract law is a must
- High communication skills, ability to create and maintain professional relationship and engagement with high level stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and thrive in a dynamic environment
- Capacity to develop advanced category strategies
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and thoroughly
- Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
- Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path
- A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity
- Excellent career and development opportunities in a world leading nutrition company
- An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers
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