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Category Specialist Leader - Erlanger, KY

ADM • $80K — $100K *
Erlanger, KY 41018In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in procurement or supply chain management
  • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; experience with AS400 a plus
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience managing cross-functional relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead the approval process for new vendors and raw materials from start to finish.
  • Ensure timely purchase order generation for customer launches using AS400.
  • Drive prioritization and resolution of raw material issues, providing status updates to internal customers.
  • Coordinate documentation and workflow across R&D, Regulatory, and Quality teams.
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings to prioritize raw material workflows and implement improvement strategies.
  • Manage raw material documentation databases for North America Nutrition sites.
  • Support raw material sourcing for innovation or replacements when needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Contribution to important decisions affecting the supply chain
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

Category Specialist Leader - Erlanger, KY

The Procurement Category Specialist Leader is a key role within Procurement, reporting to the NA Sr. Manager of Supplier Documentation Governance. The role leads raw material approval activities supporting North America Human Nutrition including a focus on the Colors business. Responsibilities include the acceleration of raw material approval by ensuring timely and accurate supplier documentation, setting priorities, achieving goals, and resolving escalations. This position collaborates closely with cross functional entities including Quality, Regulatory, Operations and external suppliers while promoting consistent processes, compliance and strong execution across the business.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
  • Leadership, coaching, teamwork, and a collaborative style
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Coordinate and drive execution among team members
  • Cross-functional interaction and consensus building, influencing without direct authority
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking with an eye for continuous improvement opportunities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Results oriented, proactive, and responsive to time-sensitive demands
  • High level of professionalism and alignment to ADM values
  • Escalation and conflict resolution
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED OR SUPERVISED:
  • New Vendor/Raw Material, Second Source and New/Revised Formula Raw Material Workflows from initiation to completion. This includes gathering, reviewing, and confirming accuracy and completeness of required documents for workflow approvals.
  • Manage Workflow process in AS400 (system) to ensure timely POs for customer launches.
  • Drive excellence in raw material category specialist priorities, escalating as needed for resolution, responding to internal customer inquiries, and providing regular status updates.
  • Coordinate documentation collection, review, management and workflow completion among cross-functional teams (e.g. R&D, Regulatory, and Quality). This work includes strong collaboration with third party document retrieval contractors.
  • Lead cross-functional Raw Material Workflow Priority meetings. Identify and implement continuous improvements to minimize timelines from commencement to close.
  • Raw Material Inactivation and Mass Replacement workflows for all approval stages.
  • Vendor/supplier set-up and name/address and/or distributor change workflows and AS400 vendor file maintenance.
  • Utilize workflow tracking mechanisms to measure speed of workflow completion and bottlenecks.
  • Lead, upload and maintain all related raw material document databases (including Open Text and Trace Gains or similar data base) for NA Nutrition Sites. This includes the document coordination of acquiring, reviewing, classifying, and uploading vendor and raw material documentation.
  • Request, manage, and track samples as needed for QC workflow review and approval.
  • Raw material scouting and sourcing (RFX process) support when required, delivering options for new innovation or replacement raw materials.
  • Lead and manage procurement support for sales requests.
  • Support category management when necessary. This includes supplier communication and coordination of critical work to secure raw material.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 4-year University degree in a business-related field (e.g. Supply Chain, Management, or Data Analytics) or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in procurement, project management, supply chain or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced, multi-task work environment
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage effectively within a team-based work environment
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders & colleagues
  • Highly proficient in computer processes, Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
  • Experience with AS400, SharePoint, and Power Bi a plus.
  • Position requires sitting for prolonged periods of time & heavy computer and phone use.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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About ADM

Archer Daniels Midland Company offers food ingredients, animal feeds and feed ingredients, biofuels, and other products. ADM transforms natural products into a complete portfolio of ingredients and flavors for foods and beverages, supplements, nutrition for pets and livestock, and more. It was formed in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

ADM Careers

There has never been a more exciting time to explore the job opportunities at ADM, a global leader in nutrition and agricultural processing. As a company committed to growth, innovation, and sustainability, ADM offers a unique platform for professionals to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment. Work You’ll Do Join ADM’s industry-leading team to help address some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from food production to sustainable energy. At ADM, you can transform industries and foster a healthier future, leveraging our global scale and deep industry expertise. Lead with Innovation and Leadership At ADM, you are positioned to lead at the nexus of agricultural expertise and cutting-edge innovation. Our leadership in the market is driven by our commitment to innovation and diversity, ensuring that we meet global demands sustainably and efficiently. Engage with a Global Team Collaborate with over 33,000 dedicated professionals around the world who are united in their passion for delivering results and making a meaningful impact. ADM’s culture fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse ideas lead to extraordinary outcomes. Introducing the ADM Professional Growth Pathways We are dedicated to nurturing the professional growth of our employees through unmatched training, leadership development programs, and diversity training. ADM’s commitment to professional development ensures that your career is future-proof, allowing you to evolve with the industry and our company. Do Meaningful Work Engage in work that matters with a team that values innovation and practical solutions. At ADM, your efforts contribute directly to creating a more secure and sustainable world, from improving global food supply chains to pioneering new bio-solutions. Be Part of a Great Team Experience the power of teamwork at ADM, where our collaborative environment is enhanced by diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to excellence. Our team’s unparalleled capabilities in agribusiness drive our ability to meet the needs of a growing world. Explore Career Opportunities From internships to full-time positions, ADM offers a variety of entry points for individuals at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re refining your skills or ready to lead, find the position that matches your career ambitions at ADM. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to make a difference. SEARCH ADM JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at ADM.
Learn more about ADM
Size
41,000 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1902
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$64.3 billion
NASDAQ
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