Job Description
as Procurement Category Lead – MRO Services (Europe) m/f/d
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 Challenge
As MRO Services Category Lead, you will partner with operational teams and business leaders to shape and deliver long-term procurement strategies aligned with ADM's goals. You will leverage market intelligence, risk analysis, and supplier relationship management to build innovative sourcing solutions and drive value.
In this role, you will lead your assigned categories and contribute to the management of repair and maintenance contractors across our European factories. Working closely with factory managers and maintenance teams, you will ensure efficient, effective service delivery while deploying category strategies across the region.
- Translate market intelligence, business goals, and spend analysis into strategic sourcing opportunities
- Build strong stakeholder engagement through transparent communication and alignment on objectives
- Set and track category metrics and savings targets, reporting progress to key stakeholders
- Act as a change agent, positioning procurement as a value-driving function
- Prepare and manage RFI/RFP processes, analyze supplier responses, and make data-driven recommendations
- Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, quality, and service
- Drive compliance through KPIs, supplier relationship management, and quarterly business reviews
- Expand contractual coverage to optimize contractor spend
- Collaborate with risk, HR, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with policies, laws, and regulations
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years' procurement experience, including 2+ years in regional/global category management or strategic sourcing
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages a plus
- Proven experience in multinational environments
- Strong negotiation skills, with expertise in complex agreements and contract law
- Ability to develop advanced category strategies and deliver measurable results
- Skilled at managing multiple projects independently in dynamic environments
- Location: Germany (Hamburg, Heidelberg, Berlin), Poland (Poznań) & UK (Erith), Romania (Bucharest)
- 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 like subsidized health & fitness offers
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