Category Leader, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Chicago, IL. Assist leadership during sourcing initiatives through total cost of ownership model development, category strategy development, fact-based negotiation strategy development and execution, supplier evaluation and selection, and category strategy implementation. Manage multiple Professional Services categories (e.g., HR Services, Benefits, Travel, and Insurance) to manage risk, monitor market conditions, and maximize returns. Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers. Develop an annual plan for value delivery based on organizational goals/objectives and marketplace knowledge. Negotiate category's procurement activities, strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract management to support the company's process. Streamline P2P Process. Establish and evaluate performance metrics for category and own cost saving results. Engage internal stakeholders to jointly develop category strategies and communicate market and sourcing information. 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Salary: $147,012 to $157,012/yr. Standard company benefits. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Supply Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, and three (3) years of related work experience. Must have three (3) years of experience with/in:  Procurement, LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or project management;  Creating pre-negotiation strategy including company's Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA);  Negotiating complex agreements and understanding contract law;  Using source-to-pay systems such as COUPA, Ariba or Maximo, and ERP Software such as JDE or SAP; and  Using E-sourcing tools such as Ariba or Bravo. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required. To apply, mail resume to: Christina Hetzer, ADM; PO BOX 1470, Decatur, IL 62525 (reference: IL0234). 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: