ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow.
Your Responsibilities
* Responsible for the procurement of non-commodity goods and services for ADM entities affiliated in the Procurement Hub in UK (a Protexin Plant) and Denmark (a Deerland Plant) including stock and non-stock items.
* Adhere to strategic sourcing initiatives and cooperate on implementation of global contracts with strategic souring managers and local stakeholders.
* Manage Purchase Requisitions and approve them, conduct competitive biddings.
* Ensuring 100% compliance with the Global Non-Commodity Procure-to-Pay Policy.
* The Buyer will adhere to KPI’s developed by the Purchasing Manager to track Procure-to-Pay metrics (POs before invoice, PO cycle time, on-time delivery, PO consolidation, and others), and collaborate with location colleagues to drive continuous improvement in these areas.
* Partner with accounting teams, requestors, suppliers, warehouse managers in daily business.
* Identify and pursue opportunities for cost reduction and cost containment.
* Be proactive and take care of business continuity; build excellent relationships with stakeholders.
Your Profile
* Preferably at least 2 years Purchasing experience.
* Technology adept experience would be a plus (eProcurement and P2P systems, standard Office Suite).
* Basic knowledge of Strategy development.
* Change Management experience would be an advantage.
* Customer solutions focused and negotiations skills.
* Communications (oral/written). Communicative English.
* Ability to influence and lead outcome.
* Relationship management and team oriented.
* Positive mindset.
* Flexibility, adaptability, openness for new (tools, systems, projects etc.) and for fast changing environment.
* Inner drive and motivation to make things more efficient, automatic, more productive, being innovative.
* Willing to develop in end-to-end procurement / supply chain area.
* Fast acting and quick learner.
Your Future Perspective
* Interesting tasks and possibility to make purchasing decisions in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
* Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
* A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. Every person is valued and respected!
* An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
* Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
* You will enjoy your professional life in big and successful multinational company (food business), expand your communication network and find friends all over the world, across business units, countries and even continents!
ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business