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Job Description
Purchasing Manager - Columbus, NE Purchasing Manager - Columbus, NE , Erlanger, KY, Decatur, KY , Valdosta, GA, SouthPort, NC This is an exempt level position.
Position Summary: The Hub Manager leads a team of Buyers responsible for procurement of non‑commodity goods and services across assigned ADM locations. This role ensures consistent execution of the Non‑Commodity Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) policy, drives operational excellence, partners with plant leadership, and enables effective purchasing strategies at the site and regional level. The Hub Manager serves as a coach, problem‑solver, and escalation point for Buyers, ensuring value creation, policy compliance, and alignment with business goals. Indivisual for this postion will be needed to work on-site at one of these ADM location - Columbus, NE , Erlanger, KY, Decatur, KY , Valdosta, GA, Southport, NC.
Job Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Performance Management
Lead, coach, and develop Hub Buyers, ensuring mastery of procurement processes and P2P systems (Maximo, Coupa, etc.).
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance conversations, and support talent development for the Hub team.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
Ensure adherence to the Global Non‑Commodity Procure‑to‑Pay Policy across all Hub activities.
Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of requisition‑to‑order processing, PO management, RFQs, and supplier follow‑ups conducted by Buyers.
Monitor and support resolution of escalations related to PO discrepancies, supplier performance, receiving issues, and invoice blocks.
Strategic Procurement Execution
Partner with Strategic Sourcing to implement contracts, ensure use of contracted vendors, and maximize compliance to preferred supplier programs.
Drive spend management initiatives for non-contracted spend—including competitive bidding, e‑auctions, and cost‑reduction efforts—and ensure Buyers pursue recurring savings, one‑time savings, and avoidance targets.
Support Buyers in supplier negotiations by offering guidance, joining key discussions when needed, helping develop negotiation strategies, and ensuring alignment with ADM policies, sourcing strategies, and value objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary procurement contact for regional Operations leadership; ensure consistent collaboration with Plant Managers.
Facilitate monthly (or quarterly) regional meetings with Operations and plant leadership to ensure alignment of procurement activity with plant goals.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement efficiency, supplier performance, inventory management, and stakeholder experience.
Identify systemic issues (e.g., system access, workflow gaps, poor data quality) and coordinate with GBS, S2P process teams, or IT as needed for resolution.
Foster a mindset of proactive issue prevention, standardization, and simplification across all Hub procurement processes.
Job Requirements: Technical & Functional Skills
Strong knowledge of P2P processes, ERP systems (Maximo, Coupa, JDE), and Procurement tools.
Ability to interpret and enforce procurement policies, contracts, and supplier agreements.
Leadership & People Skills
Proven leadership experience managing a team, creating accountability, and driving performance.
Strong communication skills (oral/written) and ability to partner effectively with operations leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Customer‑focused, team‑oriented, and adept at influencing without authority.
Ability to problem‑solve in complex, fast‑paced environments.
Professional Experience
Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in Procurement or Supply Chain
Prior leadership, supervisory, or team‑lead experience preferred.
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Company Description:
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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