EMEAI Category Specialist MRO (m/f/d), Hamburg

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.

Your 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 tostakeholders
• Manage supplier expectations and key performance metrics
• Apply eSourcing best practices to all sourcing events
• Serve as a single point of contact for several MRO sub-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

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field is required
• At least 6 years professional work experience, 4 years in purchasing for global companies, 2 years MRO Category experience
• In-depth understanding of various contracting models is strongly desired
• Commercial skills and familiarity with contract law and competency in financial analysis
• Customer solutions focused with proven negotiation skills
• Skilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision making
• Technology adept (eProcurement and P2P systems, standard Office Suite)
• Capacity to develop advanced strategies and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and thoroughly
• Global awareness (culture, currencies, geography, political) with an attitude for continuous improvement
• Team oriented with good communication skills, oral and writted
• Skilled at relationship management, with internal and external partners with the ability to influence and lead outcom
• German native speaker with fluent English. Other languages as French or Dutch are a plus
• Willingness to travel (up to approx. 20% of working time)

Our Offer

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity
• Excellent career and development opportunities in a world leading nutrition company
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits