Job DescriptionProcurement Category Leader - Any ADM US location - Erlanger, KY preferredThis is an exempt level position.
Are you a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Leader to join our team and help drive sourcing strategy, supplier performance, supply assurance, and growth across key ingredient categories. This is an opportunity to take ownership, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and expand your category management capabilities within a dynamic global organization.
Position Summary:The Procurement Category Leader - NA Ingredients supports the sourcing and category management of Vanilla, Dairy, Egg, and other strategic ingredient categories. This position is responsible for executing category strategies, managing supplier performance, supporting supply assurance, identifying cost and market opportunities, and enabling innovation and growth. The role works closely with Procurement leadership and cross-functional partners while providing an opportunity to develop broader category management expertise and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Job Responsibilities:- Execute category and sourcing strategies for Vanilla, Dairy, Egg, and other assigned ingredient categories
- Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and supplier performance
- Support supply assurance through supplier diversification, qualification, onboarding, and risk mitigation
- Develop and implement sourcing initiatives that improve cost competitiveness, resiliency, and business continuity
- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing, and supply risks
- Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, supply improvement, and sourcing opportunities
- Support supplier negotiations, commercial agreements, and implementation activities
- Manage supplier engagement supporting innovation, commercialization, and new product development
- Coordinate ingredient samples, supplier qualification activities, and sourcing requirements for new product launches
- Partner with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Product Development
- Provide procurement, supplier, and market updates supporting S&OP and business planning
- Track category performance, supplier metrics, savings, and other procurement KPIs
- Develop category expertise and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making
- Identify opportunities to expand ADM's supplier base and sourcing capabilities
- Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and workflows
Required Skills:- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze pricing, market trends, supplier performance, and supply risk
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to independently drive projects and follow through on commitments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
- Working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems
- Ability to develop market knowledge and category expertise
Education Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Food Science, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Required Experience:- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, supply chain, or a related field
- Experience managing suppliers and supporting commercial or sourcing activities
- Experience working cross-functionally to execute business initiatives
- Experience using data and market information to support business decisions
- Travel up to 20%, some international travel may be required.
Desired Experience:- Experience within the food, beverage, flavors, or ingredient industry
- Experience supporting Vanilla, Dairy, Egg, or similar food ingredient categories
- Experience with strategic sourcing and category management
- Experience with Power BI, ERP systems, and procurement analytics tools
- Experience supporting new product development, commercialization, or innovation initiatives
- Demonstrated interest and capability to grow into broader category management and leadership responsibilities
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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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:
