Senior Capex Buyer – Various Locations
This is an exempt level position.
Our preferred locations are Decatur, IL. Or Cedar Rapids, IA. however we will consider other US ADM locations.
 
Job Responsibilities:Purchase Order management for all capital purchase requirements for NA ADM sites. Proper management of PO queries including periodic review (at specified interval) of the queries and performing the actions required to address items on those queries.Support capital project stakeholder requirements ensuring adherence to ADM Source-to-Pay policy and Capital AFE policy.Engage vendors to negotiate and ensure commercial terms alignment (payment terms, Incoterms, pricing, delivery, etc.).Follow up with Vendors as required to ensure PO receipt, confirm delivery, expediting.Follow up with ADM Purchase Requisition requesters as required.Conduct souring activities via approved system tools (Coupa Bid, Bravo, etc.)Drive capital spend to existing and preferred ADM suppliers for Capex demand.Support the new supplier addition process in Coupa or Maximo as required.Support the implementation of Strategic Sourcing contracts.Responsible for ensuring 100% compliance with the Global Non-Commodity Procure-to-Pay Policy.The Buyer will be adhere to KPI’s to track Procure-to-Pay metrics (POs before invoice, PO cycle time, on-time delivery, Coupa RFQ & Single Source compliance, and others), and collaborate with location colleagues to drive continuous improvement in these areas.Drive enhanced supplier relationship management through regular collaboration with the  supply base to ensure action is taken on all issues related to cost, quality delivery and customer service.Assist in sourcing projects as required.Partner with the Shared Services team to ensure timely payment of supplier invoicesSupport Capex Procurement Team and 1ADM standardization efforts and programsIdentify and pursue opportunities for cost reduction.Provide guidance in development of aggressive cost reduction goals, cost containment purchasing programs and timelines for Category Specialists in Strategic Sourcing.Process Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO).Acts as a liaison with other departments on purchasing matters, including the scheduling of orders, selection of products, and similar or related issues.Resolves issues related to delivery discrepancies, pricing, logistics, and contracts, etc.Address or assist with redirection of invoice issues assigned to the Buyer.Ensure accurate item or standard service number usage on all PO’s.Ensure contracted vendors are being utilized on all PO’s.Job Requirements:Change ManagementCustomer solutions focusedNegotiations skillsSkilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision makingTechnology adept (eProcurement and P2P systems, standard Office Suite)Strategy developmentProject/Task managementContinuous ImprovementCommunications (oral/written)Ability to influence and lead outcomeRelationship managementTeam orientedPurchasing Experience – 5 YrsExcited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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