Purchasing Manager - Columbus, NE

Archer Daniels Midland • Columbus, NE

19h

About The Position

Purchasing Manager - Columbus, NE This is an exempt level position. Position Summary: The Hub Manager leads a team of Buyers responsible for procurement of non‑commodity goods and services across assigned ADM locations. This role ensures consistent execution of the Non‑Commodity Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) policy, drives operational excellence, partners with plant leadership, and enables effective purchasing strategies at the site and regional level. The Hub Manager serves as a coach, problem‑solver, and escalation point for Buyers, ensuring value creation, policy compliance, and alignment with business goals.

Requirements

• Technical & Functional Skills Strong knowledge of P2P processes, ERP systems (Maximo, Coupa, JDE), and Procurement tools. Ability to interpret and enforce procurement policies, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Leadership & People Skills Proven leadership experience managing a team, creating accountability, and driving performance. Strong communication skills (oral/written) and ability to partner effectively with operations leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders. Customer‑focused, team‑oriented, and adept at influencing without authority. Ability to problem‑solve in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Professional Experience 5+ years professional experience in Procurement or Supply Chain

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership, supervisory, or team‑lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead, coach, and develop Hub Buyers, ensuring mastery of procurement processes and P2P systems (Maximo, Coupa, etc.). Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance conversations, and support talent development for the Hub team.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance Ensure adherence to the Global Non‑Commodity Procure‑to‑Pay Policy across all Hub activities. Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of requisition‑to‑order processing, PO management, RFQs, and supplier follow‑ups conducted by Buyers. Monitor and support resolution of escalations related to PO discrepancies, supplier performance, receiving issues, and invoice blocks.
• Strategic Procurement Execution Partner with Strategic Sourcing to implement contracts, ensure use of contracted vendors, and maximize compliance to preferred supplier programs. Drive spend management initiatives for non-contracted spend—including competitive bidding, e‑auctions, and cost‑reduction efforts—and ensure Buyers pursue recurring savings, one‑time savings, and avoidance targets. Support Buyers in supplier negotiations by offering guidance, joining key discussions when needed, helping develop negotiation strategies, and ensuring alignment with ADM policies, sourcing strategies, and value objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary procurement contact for regional Operations leadership; ensure consistent collaboration with Plant Managers. Facilitate monthly (or quarterly) regional meetings with Operations and plant leadership to ensure alignment of procurement activity with plant goals.
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement efficiency, supplier performance, inventory management, and stakeholder experience. Identify systemic issues (e.g., system access, workflow gaps, poor data quality) and coordinate with GBS, S2P process teams, or IT as needed for resolution. Foster a mindset of proactive issue prevention, standardization, and simplification across all Hub procurement processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed