Job DescriptionCategory Lead H&W - Kennesaw, GAJob Purpose: Working within the Procurement department, to bring regional responsibility along with respective GCM for executing tasks and sourcing, as well as maintaining materials, at the highest standard which support S&T, CD&D and our customers.
Main 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
- Other administrative task such as internal claim management, master data maintenance (e.g. categorisation, pricing, etc.)
- Overseeing contract creation and ensuring contractual compliance
Skills & Abilities: - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with AI tools and applications is an advantage
Education & Experience:- Bachelor degree in a technical field, economics or business administration
- 3 year experience in procurement (preferably ingredients and other raw materials)
- Self- driven team player with strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to set up priorities and manage aggressive assignments
- Customer solution focused
- Negotiation skills
- Skilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision making
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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.
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:
