Regional Category Manager - Ingredients - Erlanger, KY

Job Description

Regional Category Manager (Procurement)– Ingredients
Location: Erlanger, KY
Reports to: Regional Procurement Director

Role
We are seeking a Regional Category Manager (Procurement) to lead Ingredient Procurement across the NA region. In this role, you will define and execute sourcing strategies, manage supply risk, and leverage market insights to secure critical materials. You will collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to drive value, compliance, and continuous improvement. 
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Execution

• Define and deliver the regional Ingredient Procurement Strategy in alignment with global objectives.
• Anticipate and manage category risks while capitalizing on market opportunities.
• Build contingency plans to safeguard supply continuity.
• Develop annual category plans based on business goals, productivity targets, and market intelligence.

Supplier & Market Engagement

• Build strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, service, and quality.
• Lead strategic negotiations, supplier selection, and contract management.
• Track industry trends and cost drivers to identify opportunities and risks.

Operational Excellence

• Streamline pricing and P2P processes to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Utilize spend analysis, supplier performance tools, and contract management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the category.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand needs and shape sourcing strategies.
• Communicate category strategies, market insights, and progress to business leaders.
• Ensure alignment across procurement, operations, and business units.

Performance Management

• Define and monitor category KPIs.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, and supply assurance.
• Report results to regional and global leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agricultural Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of procurement/category management experience, ideally in food, beverage, or related industries.
• Proven track record in sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with experience in cost modeling and market research.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and influencing across all levels.
• Experience with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., COUPA, Ariba, SAP, JDE); familiarity with e-sourcing tools.
• Commercial acumen with knowledge of contract law and negotiation frameworks (BATNA).
• Global mindset with cultural, currency, and geopolitical awareness.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape regional strategy within a global organization.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented environment with international exposure.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Laurie Jecha  ​
Recruiter-  Sapna Upadhyay

 

City

Erlanger

State

Ky - Kentucky

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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:

$110,100.00 - $178,500.00