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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. 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.

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104522BR Job Title: Category Manager Contractor Services - Decatur, IL Department/Function: Procurement Job Description: Category Manager Contractor Services - Decatur, IL This is an exempt level position. Position Summary: The Category Manager – MRO Services plays a critical role in developing and executing sourcing strategies for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) services. This role is accountable for managing high-value service categories—including contractor labor, facilities services, logistics, and engineering services—across assigned regions or business units. A primary focus of this role is the strategic management of contractor labor categories, including time-and-materials (T&M) rate structures, per diem models, and other variable labor arrangements. The Category Manager partners closely with Operations, EHS, Legal, HR, and Finance to align procurement strategies with operational, safety, and financial objectives. It requires strong leadership, influencing capability, and ownership for delivering measurable value, ensuring contract compliance, and driving supplier performance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience negotiating and managing contractor labor agreements, with a strong understanding of labor rate structures, governance, compliance requirements, and performance management. Job Responsibilities: + Lead regional and global sourcing strategies for assigned MRO service categories, focusing on contractor labor services. + Collaborate with operations, finance, safety, and compliance teams to align category strategy with operational goals. + Manage total cost of ownership (TCO) by optimizing pricing, contractual terms, and demand planning efforts. + Serve as the primary negotiator for contractor labor agreements, including MSAs, rate cards, and service-level agreements, with a focus on optimizing labor costs and terms. + Support the development and use of digital procurement tools such as e-sourcing and contractor timekeeping systems. + Analyze supplier proposals, market benchmarks, and internal data to drive informed sourcing decisions. + Establish and manage supplier performance metrics, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews. + Drive process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies within assigned categories. + Ensure all sourcing activities comply with legal, safety, operational, and internal policy requirements. + Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders. + Communicate sourcing progress, results, and value creation to executive leadership and cross-functional partners. + Support the creation and maintenance of standardized contract terms and governance frameworks in partnership with Legal and Procurement Operations. Business/Technology + Understanding of fixed and cost-plus labor rate structures + Commercial skills and familiarity with contract law + Competent in financial analysis + Customer solutions focused + Proven negotiations skills + Skilled in cost/benefit analysis and alternative decision making + Technology adept (eProcurement and P2P systems, standard Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and Power Point) + Capacity to develop advanced strategies + Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently + Global awareness (culture, currencies, geography, political) + Continuous Improvement Interpersonal Skills + Ability to influence and lead outcome + Forward, visionary thinker + Skilled at relationship management, with internal and external partners + Strong commercial and contractual negotiation skills, particularly in service-based agreements. + Ability to lead and supervise cross-functional, project-based teams to deliver on complex procurement goals. + Comfortable working independently in a global, matrixed environment with shifting priorities. Educational and Experience Requirements: + Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field is required + MBA is preferred. + Minimum of eight (8) years professional work experience with four (4) years in purchasing for global companies + In-depth understanding of various contracting models is strongly desired + Certified Professional of Supply Management (CPSM) certification a plus. 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:104522BR Req/Job ID: 104522BR City: Decatur State: IL - Illinois 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: : $110,100.00 - $178,500.00 Salaried Incentive Plan: The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

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Engineering Project Manager

This is an exceptional opportunity to learn from and be mentored by a highly experienced, professional, and talented multi-discipline project manager and business development leader, while having the full support of our robust engineering and design team. In this role, you'll coordinate across multiple disciplines—process, mechanical, controls, and construction—bringing together diverse technical teams to deliver complete project solutions.

Position: Project Manager (Engineering Background) – Chicago AreaAbout C-P Systems:C-P Systems is a well-established privately-held engineering consulting firm specializing in chemical engineering and design. With three decades of experience, we've cultivated strong partnerships with industrial manufacturing facilities including Fortune 500 companies. Born out of the 3M Chemical Division, we're specialists in process mechanical design supporting capital projects from concept through construction. Our team brings together deep industry experience and process engineering knowledge to deliver clear, detailed, and accurate engineering and design documentation. We've built our reputation on quality work, transparency, and being great to work with—both for our clients and within our team. Role Overview: We are seeking a Project Manager with an engineering background to join our team in the Chicago area. In this role, you'll coordinate across multiple disciplines—process, mechanical, controls, and construction—bringing together diverse technical teams to deliver complete project solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn from and be mentored by a highly experienced, professional, and talented multi-discipline project manager and business development leader, while having the full support of our robust engineering and design team. While remote work is available, this position requires a local presence to service Chicago-area customers effectively. This role has significant upside potential, with pathways to leadership and potential partnership positions for the right individual. Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Multi-discipline project management from concept through construction, coordinating across process, mechanical, controls, and construction disciplines </li><li>Project budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation </li><li>Coordination on process mechanical design deliverables and technical requirements </li><li>Engineering unit operations support including equipment sizing, instrument selection, and valve specifications </li><li>Collaboration with team to develop and serve new customer relationships </li><li>Serve as a central point of coordination between our design team, clients, contractors, and vendors</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering </li><li>5-15 years in process engineering, project management, or related roles </li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision </li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills </li><li>Acute attention to detail </li><li>Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams </li><li>Must be local to the Chicago area </li><li>10-15% travel estimated</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience in chemical or process manufacturing environments </li><li>Engineering consulting </li><li>Familiarity with P&ID’s, process flow diagrams, and construction documentation </li><li>Business development aptitude</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Paid vacation </li><li>Paid holidays </li><li>Paid personal days </li><li>Maternity & paternity leave </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Dental insurance </li><li>Short term disability insurance </li><li>Long term disability insurance </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>401K</li></ul>LocationChicago Area (Work from home in metro area)  Must be local to Chicago region for client service requirements Why Join Us:At C-P Systems, our objective is to hire for the long-term to provide consistency for our customers, and to maintain alignment with our company values. This focus results in exceptional employee satisfaction and retention. While experience is recognized, a person's attitude and drive to succeed are also of great importance, and something we highly regard. We want our employees to become experts in their field, and to give them the opportunity to carve out a unique role that supports both their strengths and our customers' needs. If our customer sees value in your skillset, we allow that to drive growth at both individual and company levels. Your position at C-P Systems is never static. Our history is to promote from within, and that includes all of the current C-P Systems' partners on the ownership team. We offer a flexible and collaborative work environment that embraces the latest technologies and commitment to a work/life balance. We look for self-directed, hard workers who can deliver their expertise while maintaining the flexibility to learn, grow, and follow your interests in a dynamic work environment. Join us at C-P Systems and extend your impact in the world of process engineering and design. We look forward to hearing from you.

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