Category Leader - NA Procurement Colors - Erlanger, KY

Erlanger

KY - Kentucky

Procurement

Category Leader - NA Procurement Colors - Erlanger, KY

Position Overview:
ADM is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Category Leader – NA Procurement Colors to support the ambitious revenue growth target within the Colors category, with a specific focus on Natural Colors. This incremental position will play a pivotal role in executing the category strategy, ensuring supply assurance, optimizing pricing, and driving innovation in alignment with ADM’s broader business goals. The Category Leader will act as a key collaborator across cross-functional teams, leveraging data analysis and supplier insights to deliver measurable results in the rapidly growing natural color segment.
This position is critical to achieving ADM’s strategic goals in North America, particularly in light of increasing demand for natural colors driven by regulatory changes and consumer preferences. The Category Lead will directly contribute to the success of the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ initiative and ADM’s leadership in developing natural dyes.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Execution & Supply Assurance:

• Collaborate with the Global Category Manager to execute the color category strategy, with emphasis on Natural Colors.
• Ensure supply assurance by scouting, analyzing, and onboarding strategic suppliers to meet demand growth.
• Support vertical integration initiatives within the natural color marketplace to enhance ADM’s competitive position.

Data Analysis & Decision Support:

• Leverage analytics to evaluate supplier performance, pricing competitiveness, and market trends.
• Identify gaps in raw material supply and develop actionable solutions to address unmet market needs.
• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize category performance and streamline decision-making processes.

Innovation & Growth Pipeline:

• Assist in the development and approval of new workflows and processes to expand the supply scope of natural colors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product launches and innovation strategies.
• Drive initiatives to position ADM as the market leader in natural dyes development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with finance, marketing, sales, and product teams to validate growth projections and align category goals.
• Coordinate efforts across departments to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
• Act as a liaison between procurement and other business functions to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Market Opportunity & Compliance:

• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to capitalize on opportunities in the natural colors segment.
• Ensure compliance with government initiatives and regulations related to synthetic dye alternatives.

Qualifications & Skills:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Food Science, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA or MS) in a relevant field is preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Proven track record in managing supplier relationships, executing category strategies, and driving revenue growth.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, AS400, Power BI).
• Knowledge of the natural colors market and supply chain dynamics is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Key Impact Areas:

• Revenue Growth: Directly support the revenue growth projection through supplier optimization and innovation pipeline development.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamline decision-making and reduce inefficiencies in category management.
• Market Leadership: Enhance ADM’s position as a leader in the natural colors industry by driving innovation and compliance.
• Cross-Functional Excellence: Foster collaboration among teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$70,400.00 - $128,900.00

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

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

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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.

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