ADM · 14 hours ago
Category Leader - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $129K/yr
8+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, dedicated to unlocking the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. The Category Leader for Chemicals will develop and execute long-term procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with operational and commercial objectives.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Hiring Manager
Sapna Upadhyay
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Chemicals procurement strategies, ensuring management of risk, maximizing current/future market conditions, and defining of contingency plans to ensure critical supply needs are met for various chemical commodities and specialty chemicals
Manage supplier relationships, acting as prime negotiator with suppliers on price, terms, quality, service, and other business requirements
Monitor market trends, assess supplier risks, and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions while progressing strategic opportunities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems
Review requests and align with business unit leaders on paths forward
Prepare and issue requests for quote, proposal or information to qualified suppliers
Analyze supplier responses and make data-driven sourcing recommendations
Develop and implement contractual framework in close cooperation with legal
Establish short and long term category metrics and TCO savings targets, monitor performance, and communicate these to stakeholders
Manage supplier expectations and key performance metrics
Apply eSourcing best practices to all sourcing events
Serve as a single point of contact for up to 15 different chemical categories of spend, to ensure maximum leverage is consistently utilized
Establish robust communication plan to keep internal business partners informed of progress and benefits of Procurement activity
Partner with internal risk, quality, and compliance groups to ensure category strategies are compliant with relevant specs, laws, regulations, and risk policies
Act as change agent and advocate for Procurement as a value added function
Develop and implement process improvements and cost savings initiatives with suppliers
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field is required
Develop and execute Chemicals procurement strategies, ensuring management of risk, maximizing current/future market conditions, and defining of contingency plans to ensure critical supply needs are met for various chemical commodities and specialty chemicals
Manage supplier relationships, acting as prime negotiator with suppliers on price, terms, quality, service, and other business requirements
Monitor market trends, assess supplier risks, and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions while progressing strategic opportunities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems
Review requests and align with business unit leaders on paths forward
Prepare and issue requests for quote, proposal or information to qualified suppliers
Analyze supplier responses and make data-driven sourcing recommendations
Develop and implement contractual framework in close cooperation with legal
Establish short and long term category metrics and TCO savings targets, monitor performance, and communicate these to stakeholders
Manage supplier expectations and key performance metrics
Apply eSourcing best practices to all sourcing events
Serve as a single point of contact for up to 15 different chemical categories of spend, to ensure maximum leverage is consistently utilized
Establish robust communication plan to keep internal business partners informed of progress and benefits of Procurement activity
Partner with internal risk, quality, and compliance groups to ensure category strategies are compliant with relevant specs, laws, regulations, and risk policies
Act as change agent and advocate for Procurement as a value added function
Develop and implement process improvements and cost savings initiatives with suppliers
Commercial skills and familiarity with contract law
Competent in financial analysis
Customer solutions focused
Proven negotiations skills
Skilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision making
Technology adept (eProcurement and P2P systems, source-to-pay systems (eg. COUPA, Ariba, Maximo) and standard Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and Power Point)
Capacity to develop advanced strategies
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and thoroughly
Global awareness (culture, currencies, geography, political)
Continuous Improvement
Chemicals VMI practices, considerations, reporting, data sharing, and communications
Chemicals Demand management and forecasting components for improved assurance of supply
Communications (oral/written)
Ability to influence and lead outcome
Forward, visionary thinker
Skilled at relationship management, with internal and external partners
Team oriented
Preferred
MBA is preferred
Minimum of eight (8) years professional work experience with four (4) years in purchasing chemicals for global companies, preferred
In-depth understanding of various contracting models is strongly desired
Certified Professional of Supply Management (CPSM) certification or other Procurement related certification, a plus
Benefits
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).
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.
Company
ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
Recent News
2025-12-16
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