EMEA Category Lead - MRO Contractor

Location - one of the following: Erith, UK, Hamburg, Germany or 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.

• 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 in 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.
• 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 Poznań or Erith.

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