Job Description

Job Purpose:

Working within the Procurement department, to bring regional responsibility along with respective GCM for executing tasks and sourcing, as well as maintaining materials, at the highest standard which support S&T, CD&D and our customers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Regionally responsible, together with the respective GCM, for finding and sourcing raw materials which support S&T and CD&D in developing new products to meet our customers’ expectations
• Implement new processes/systems to support departmental goals and projects. Manage workflow, scheduling, tracking, change management, evaluating and ensuring all action-items are accomplished.
• Raise, investigate and resolve supplier Non-conformances and material failures in the company’s best interest.
• Manage selected spend/ sub- categories/ suppliers/ items based on the overarching purchasing strategy
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and execute agreed contractual terms for non-core direct materials
• Support the GCM with information to identify & manage projects to generate cost savings opportunities across the organisation
• Execute reporting tasks (e.g. Price movements; initiatives & savings tracking; etc) for the spend under management
• Require & maintain material samples, as well as all related activities (e.g. raw material documentation, supplier questionnaires etc)
• Perform new material creation tasks and support elimination of old materials
• Other administrative task such as internal claim management, master data maintenance (e.g. categorisation, pricing, etc.)
• Overseeing contract creation and ensuring contractual compliance

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with AI tools and applications is an advantage

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor degree in a technical field, economics or business administration
• 3 year experience in procurement (preferably ingredients and other raw materials)
• Self- driven team player with strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to set up priorities and manage aggressive assignments
• Customer solution focused
• Negotiation skills
• Skilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision making

City

Valencia

State

Valencia

Location Country

Spain

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 www.adm.com.