Category Leader, Procurement- MRO- Decatur, IL. Cedar Rapids, IA.

ADM • Decatur, IL

401d

About The Position

The Category Leader, Procurement - MRO is responsible for developing and executing long-term procurement strategies that align with business goals. This role involves implementing innovative supply strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The Category Leader will also focus on stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making to optimize procurement processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field is required.
• A Master's degree in Business is desired.
• Minimum of six (6) years professional work experience with four (4) years in purchasing for global companies.
• In-depth understanding of various contracting models is strongly desired.
• 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).
• Capacity to develop advanced strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and thoroughly.
• Global awareness (culture, currencies, geography, political).
• Strong communication skills (oral/written).
• Ability to influence and lead outcomes.
• Skilled at relationship management, with internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a global procurement environment.
• Familiarity with eSourcing tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate market intelligence, internal business goals and historical spend to determine strategic opportunities.
• Prepare and issue requests for quote, proposal or information to qualified suppliers.
• Analyze supplier responses and make data-driven sourcing recommendations.
• Act as prime negotiator with suppliers on price, terms, quality, service, and other business requirements.
• 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 20 MRO categories 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 and compliance groups to ensure category strategies are compliant with relevant 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.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx, dental, vision coverage.
• On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree