**106200BR** **Job Title:** Purchasing Manager - Columbus, NE **Department/Function:** Procurement **Job Description:** **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. Excited 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. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:106200BR **Req/Job ID:** 106200BR **City:** Columbus **State:** NE - Nebraska **Ref ID:** \#LI-SU1 **:** **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. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#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 **:** **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. **:** 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: **:** $91,500.00 - $141,500.00 **Salaried Incentive Plan:** The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus