Category Leader

Job Description

NOTICE OF FILING UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
PERMANENT LABOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Category Leader, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, IL. Assist leadership during sourcing initiatives through total cost of ownership model development, category strategy development, fact-based negotiation strategy development and execution, supplier evaluation and selection, and category strategy implementation. Manage multiple Professional Services categories to manage risk, monitor market conditions, and maximize returns. Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers. Develop an annual plan for value delivery based on organizational goals/objectives and marketplace knowledge. Negotiate category's procurement activities, strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract management to support the company’s process. Streamline P2P Process. Establish and evaluate performance metrics for category and own cost saving results. Engage internal stakeholders to jointly develop category strategies and communicate market and sourcing information.
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Salary: $113,868 - $123,868/yr. Standard Company Benefits.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Supply Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, and three (3) years of related work experience in the food or agri-business industry.
Must have three (3) years of experience with/in:
• Procurement, LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or project management;
• Creating pre-negotiation strategy including company’s Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA);
• Negotiating complex agreements and understanding contract law;
• Using source-to-pay systems such as COUPA, Ariba or Maximo, and ERP Software such as JDE or SAP; and
• Using E-sourcing tools such as Ariba or Bravo.
Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.
To apply, mail resume to: Christina Hetzer, ADM; PO BOX 1470, Decatur, IL 62525 (reference: IL0198).
This notice is being provided as a result of the filing of a permanent alien labor certification application for this job opportunity, in compliance with 20 CFR 656.10(d). Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer of the U.S. Department of Labor holding jurisdiction over the location of the proposed employment. Contact information for these offices can be found on the internet at http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/contacts.cfm#npc or by contacting:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Office of Foreign Labor Certification
200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5311
Washington, DC 20210

City

Decatur

State

Il - Illinois

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:

$113,868 - $123,868/Yr.