Category Leader, Procurement - Microbiologicals

Job Description

Category Leader, Procurement - Microbiologicals
Position based in Kennesaw, GA.

Summary:

Working within the Procurement department along with the respective Global Category Manager (GCM) for executing tasks and sourcing, as well as maintaining materials, at the highest standard which support Science & Technology (S&T), Creative Design & Development (CD&D) and our customers.

Responsibilities: 

• Regionally responsible, together with the respective GCM, for finding and sourcing raw materials which support S&T and CD&D in developing new products to meet our customers’ expectations
• Implement new processes/systems to support departmental goals and projects. Manage workflow, scheduling, tracking, change management, evaluating and ensuring all action-items are accomplished.
• Raise, investigate and resolve supplier Non-conformances and material failures in the company’s best interest.
• Manage selected spend/ sub- categories/ suppliers/ items based on the overarching purchasing strategy
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and execute agreed contractual terms for non-core direct materials
• Support the GCM with information to identify & manage projects to generate cost savings opportunities across the organization
• Execute reporting tasks (e.g. Price movements; initiatives & savings tracking; etc.) for the spend under management
• Require & maintain material samples, as well as all related activities (e.g. raw material documentation, supplier questionnaires etc.)
• Perform new material creation tasks and support elimination of old materials
• Manage internal claim management, master data maintenance (e.g. categorization, pricing, etc.)   

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, economics or business administration
• 3 years of experience in purchasing (indirect/direct materials and/or services) Experience with Microbiologicals (Enzymes, Probiotics, Phages, Spores) is preferred.
• Experience in change management
• Self- driven team player with strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills (collaboration across regions and functions, co-operation with external partners and suppliers)
• Understanding of Procure- to Pay process, purchasing intelligence, able to set up priorities and manage aggressive assignments
• Customer solution focused
• Negotiation skills
• Skilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision making
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

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

City

Kennesaw

State

GA - Georgia

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.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$70,400.00 - $128,900.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus