Purchasing Specialist

Job Title

Purchasing Specialist

Function

Procurement

Req/Job ID

90504BR

Job Description

Position Summary

The Global Procurement COE team is looking for candidate for the position of Global Source to Contract Specialist. This position requires a deep understanding of procurement business processes and working knowledge of using IT systems & tools to help drive standardized sourcing, supplier performance management (SPM) and Contract Lifecycle Mgmt. (CLM) processes using technology platforms such as Jaggaer, Coupa etc. This position plays to help ADMs Global procurement achieve targeted business outcomes across a broad spectrum of spend categories

Your Responsibilities

Responsibilities associated with this role can be divided into 4 broad categories:

eSourcing:

• Drive global use and adoption of RF(x) tools across Global Procurement teams, ensuring adherence to ADM’s standard processes
• Partner with category mgmt. teams globally to deliver best-in-class eRF(x) and eAuction mgmt. processes to maximize value and process effectiveness
• Serve as ADM’s expert on best practices for eRF(x) processes and tools, methodologies and advanced sourcing strategies
• Partner with the purchasing hub globally to deliver best-in-class eAuction management processes to maximize value and process effectiveness
• Supplier Performance Mgmt.(SPM)
• Manage / enhance existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure global consistency and compliance in use of the SPM program
• Manage the supplier scorecard process and support the category management team in executing the Supplier Performance Mgmt. process
• Contract Lifecycle Mgmt. (CLM)
• Serve as a SME on CLM processes and activities
• Participate in design, deployment and maintenance of the CLM business process globally
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Using existing technology such Office365 ecosystem (PowerApps, PowerBI, MS Teams etc.), Qualtrics, Coupa, Jaggaer – drive processes standardization

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology required. MBA a plus
• 3+ years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience required
• 2+ years in Strategic Sourcing and/or exposure to eRF(x) tools (especially Jaggaer/SAP Ariba /Coupa) preferred.
• Experience with advanced sourcing and optimizations a plus
• Preferred Experience in Food/ Agri-business industry
• ISM CPSM is a plus. 

Innovative professional with proven ability to think strategically and manage aggressive assignments

• Procurement driven – clear understanding of Procurement business processes such as Sourcing, Contract Mgmt. SRM is a plus
• Technology savvy – good understanding of IT systems and MS Excel is required. MS PowerApps, MS Power BI and Database a plus
• Driven team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Strategic focus with an ability to prioritize, self-manage and focus on performance excellence
• Language: As this is a global role fluency in English is required. Fluency in other languages such as: Portuguese, Spanish, French is a plus.
• Should be able to work in EMEA hours i.e. in 2nd shift starting ~1:00 PM onwards

Location City/Town/District

Mumbai

Location Country

India

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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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