Purchasing Manager – Milling Supply Chain – Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Procurement

Purchasing Manager – Milling Supply Chain – Decatur, IL
ADM Milling
This is a full-time, salaried position.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Purchasing Manager will lead Milling & Baking Solutions ingredient purchasing with a focus on our mix and package business, partner with our strategic procurement team & work closely with our M&BS commercial team. This manager level position is a critical role within our Supply Chain team & will support overall Supply Chain vision. The position, acting as part of the team, will be accountable for purchasing raw materials and/or the associated finished goods packaging materials to achieve optimum financial results. The position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external raw material suppliers, including the handling of logistics, accounting, and other supplier related opportunities. This position requires a high level of strategic thinking, market knowledge, and employee development. As well as deploying purchasing strategies, partnering with strategic procurement & regional Supply Chain support.
Key Skills & Competencies:

• Good leadership, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Impact & Influencer
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Information Seeking
• Cross functional leadership
• Business Savvy
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Business Planning

Description of Work Performed:

• Forecasting and Demand Management for all relevant products.
• Procure M&BS ingredients with a focus on quality, cost and supply assurance
• Provide insight and support for the development and implementation of procurement concepts to meet the company’s business growth and sourcing requirements.
• Builds & maintains a strong working knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and Supply Chain processes.
• Focus on internal customer satisfaction
• Excellent understanding of international business processes
• Develop, execute and manage effective relationships with vendors and other business partners
• Maintain a robust understanding of the raw materials portfolio and how they are utilized in production
• Collaborates with areas such as Strategic Procurement, Logistics, Planning & Customer Service
• Facilitate communication on raw material shortages, supply constraints & review delays impacting customer orders
• Effectively contribute to the accomplishment of profit improvement programs, cost reduction and avoidance programs; and cost controls through effective material purchasing
• Develop, maintain, and implement an active transportation import and export program for key raw materials
• Strategically seeks out new business opportunities that would profitably enhance company assets
• Strategizes & collaborates with suppliers in order to add value to both companies.
• Prepare & give presentations of influence to upper management as well as outside customers as required
• Attends training sessions external and internal to keep on top of new technology and innovation
• Ensures the most cost efficient transportation and logistics, including discussions with corporate traffic department
• Develops a good working knowledge of freight spreads, competitor activities & forms future business strategy
• Proficient understanding all information systems and process connected to the Supply Chain value chain
• Understands upper management strategic goals and drives goals of self and coworkers in accordance
• Works to make quick decisions in fast market environments while accepting the responsibility to explain the business logic through business planning and analytical presentations
• Develops superior knowledge of facility operations and guides operations through presentations and daily examples of cost saving and margin enhancing synergies
• Works cross functionally to coordinate purchasing activities within the overall organization, with a high level of focus on:
• Sales and Operations Planning Process.
• Effectively use communication channels for proper coordination within the office & other locations
• Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers & colleagues
• Prepares and submits daily & ad hoc reports
• Is instrumental in the development & training of new employees
• Is willing to work outside normal business hours including weekends based on business need
• Perform other duties as required.

Position Requirements:

• Four year University degree in Supply Chain or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting), supplemented with a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in the procurement of food, feed and/or flavor raw materials in North America. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated capacity to excel within high risk, fast-paced work environment.
• Proven ability to assess business and financial risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the domestic & international trade.
• Proven ability to manage effectively within a team-based work environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with end-users, suppliers, and internal customers.
• Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Proficient with applications within a windows based operating environment. Individual must be committed to corporate ethics policies & safety programs.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.
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Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs

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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.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural Supply Chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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