Descripción de la oferta
Location - one of the following: Erith (the UK), Hamburg (Germany), Madrid - Rivas VaciaMadrid or Valencia (Spain), Poznań, Poland As the Contractor Services Category Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing long-term procurement strategies aligned with our organizational goals. Collaborating closely with Operations’ teams as your key business partners, you will lead the development and execution of innovative supply strategies, leveraging market intelligence, risk analysis, and data-driven insights. Responsibilities Category Management: Overseeing procurement and strategic management for Repair and Maintenance, defining preferred vendors able to support daily maintenance, shutdown, and project works. Supplier Relations: Conducting supplier sourcing, selection, and contract negotiations while building strong supplier relationships through robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). Strategic Procurement: Preparing and managing requests for quotes/proposals and negotiating regional agreements for Contractor Services across ADM. Stakeholder Engagement: Partnering with logistics leaders, factory managers, and maintenance teams to ensure efficient and effective solutions tailored to their operational needs. Process Optimization: Developing and implementing processes to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote data-driven decision-making. This role is key to managing our partnerships with service providers across European factories, ensuring our category strategies run smoothly and deliver value for the organization. As a key player in our procurement team, you will have the opportunity to shape impactful strategies and deliver results that directly support ADM’s operational excellence. Your Profile As a highly dynamic individual, you thrive in fast-paced environments where adaptability and proactiveness are key. Your strength lies in fostering an atmosphere of teamwork, leveraging strong communication skills to drive collaboration and engage effectively with our stakeholders. Master’s Degree in Engineering or a relevant field. 10+ years in procurement with at least 5 years within a regional or global category role Repair and Maintenance (MRO ), or Capex procurement experience, is a must Fluent in English, both verbal and written; any additional language is a plus Preferred experience in a multinational environment High communication skills, ability to create and maintain professional relationships and engagement with high-level stakeholders Strong negotiation skills, experience in negotiation of complex agreements, commercial skills, and familiarity with contract law are a must High communication skills, ability to create and maintain professional relationships and engagement with high-level stakeholders Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and thrive in a dynamic environment Capacity to develop advanced category strategies Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and thoroughly Willingness to work 3 days per week from one of our offices in Poznan or Erith. Including You Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
