Source-to-Pay Operational Excellence Analyst - Decatur, IL

Job Description

GBS Source-to-Pay (S2P) Operational Excellence Analyst

About the Role:
The GBS Source-to-Pay (S2P) Operational Excellence Analyst will be responsible for leading and coordinating process improvement initiatives within the GBS Source-to-Pay (S2P) team. This role focuses on driving efficiency, standardization, and automation across procurement, supplier enablement, invoice processing, and payment operations. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in process optimization, project management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement & Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in the S2P process, analyze root causes, and implement strategic initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Project Management: Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects aimed at improving service delivery, automation, and compliance within the S2P function.
• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to measure process effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Procurement, Finance, IT, Supplier Enablement) and external partners to align operational improvements with business objectives.
• Automation & Digitalization: Support the adoption of automation tools and technology solutions to streamline manual processes and improve data accuracy.
• Standardization & Best Practices: Assist Manager with implementation of standardized procedures, ensuring alignment with global best practices and compliance requirements.
• Reporting & Insights: Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership through detailed reporting and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or project management within procurement, finance, or shared services.
• Strong understanding of S2P processes, including procurement, supplier enablement, invoice processing, and payments.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL) and process automation tools (RPA, Coupa, SAP, or similar platforms).
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change within the GBS S2P function, enhancing efficiency, automation, and overall process excellence.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.   ​
Hiring Manager- Heather Mansfield    ​
Recruiter- Karen Kremer 
 

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

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.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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