ADM · 23 hours ago
Category Leader - Decature, IL
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Packaging Category Leader is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships across packaging categories, ensuring compliance with internal policies and operational requirements.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Lead regional sourcing strategies for key packaging categories, drums, ibc’s fibc’s and small rigid plastic
Act as a single point of accountability for the AS&O and Human Nutrition Business Units in North America
Collaborate closely with operations, finance, safety, HR, and compliance teams to align procurement strategies with business needs
Manage total cost of ownership (TCO) through negotiation, demand management, and process improvement initiatives
Analyze supplier responses and make data-driven sourcing recommendations; serve as the prime negotiator on pricing, terms, service, and other business requirements
Support the development and execution of digital procurement solutions, including contractor timekeeping systems and e-sourcing platforms
Evaluate market intelligence, historical spend data, and business goals to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks
Oversee supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and corrective action planning
Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and operational standards through structured contractor onboarding and governance processes
Develop and maintain a robust contractual framework in collaboration with Legal, including service-level agreements and KPIs
Establish a communication and stakeholder engagement plan to ensure visibility into sourcing initiatives and business value delivered
Act as a procurement change agent, promoting Procurement’s role as a value-adding business partner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred or equivalent experience
Minimum of five (5) years professional work experience with three (3) years in purchasing for global companies
In-depth understanding of various contracting models is strongly desired
Understanding paper, poly and steel markets in north America
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, 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
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
Certified Professional of Supply Management (CPSM) 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
Current Stage
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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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