Senior Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management professionals to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,400 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives.  With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility and customer intimacy, we foster “The Right Chemistry” in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.  Visit FMC to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

Procurement Overview:

The Global Procurement Function is a key enabler of the top and bottom-line performance of FMC.  Our team is comprised of professionals positioned around the world to partner with business leaders to ensure our customers’ expectations are exceeded, and our suppliers view FMC as a customer of choice.  We are looking for the right person to help us drive our Procurement organization to the next level.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Category Manager for our Indirect team to drive the strategic sourcing of of all Indirect goods and services. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and executing global multi-year procurement strategies, overseeing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings and value creation while ensuring consistent quality across all categories.

Your role is based at the FMC tower in Philadelphia, PA where you are required to work on-site for 3 days a week. You will report to the Global Procurement and Facilities Director and are responsible for the leadership, growth, and success of a new Indirect team reporting directly to you.

Responsibilities:

Front and center of your everyday FMC will require you to display your commitment to our six core values: Integrity, Safety, Sustainability, Respect for People, Agility and Customer Centricity. Using FMC’s core values as a launching pad to achieve outstanding results in a demanding day-to-day schedule. You can anticipate the following requirements:

Global Strategic Procurement

• You are accountable to deliver complex, comprehensive and multi-year strategy which is symbiotic with the long term strategic growth aspirations of the company whilst simultaneously finding the most cost effective approach with a constant eye on risk management and resilience.
• You believe that at it’s core your role is that of an influencer through deep collaboration with senior stakeholders. You have a 360-degree view and understanding of the business, and influence your stakeholder base to make the right decisions for the company as a whole.
• Your financial acumen surpasses that of your standard procurement expert, and you craft a strategic path with a P&L mindset. You understand that this mindset is critical to provide FMC with a competitive edge in the market place.
• You are expected to fully understand the aspirations your stakeholders, synthesize the information and provide your organization with the context to ensure proactive strategic leadership which enables the business’ success.
• Continous improvement is one of your core beliefs, you are endlessly curious and courageous, never accepting the status quo. You are the change agent to help deliver both process simplication and enhancements. Year over year savings, and optimization.
• You are principled and deeply ethical never risking the business.

Talent Management

In this role you are responsible for the success and development of multiple sourcing managers.

• You will work to provide guidance and support on the work they are conducting as well as in the management of their workload and prioritization.
• You will be required to challenge their thought processes and identify areas for improvement and development.
• You will work closely with them on their opportunities for growth within FMC.
• You believe that their successes and failures are yours to share.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, and 8+ years of experience in a global procurement role.
• Experience in the sourcing of multiple Indirect categories e.g. MRO, Plant Services, Marketing, IT, Facilties, Consulting services and other professional services.

Must-Have Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and improve efficiency across diverse categories.
• Demonstrated experience managing executive internal stakeholders and senior external supply partners.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, a proven influencer and integrator.
• Experience managing and leading a geographically dispersed team of procurement professionals with diverse category expertise.
• Proven Leadership Experience
• Experience in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an innovative mindset.
• Results-oriented with strong business acumen.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.

Nice to Have Qualifications & Requirements:

• Procurement consulting experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience in other Procurement categories.
• Experience with sourcing and procurement technology solutions.
• Exposure to organizational transformation efforts.
• International experience.
• Additional language skills beyond English.
• MBA and/or another relevant post graduate degree or certification.

At FMC, diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive – regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, color, age, religion or religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. FMC also supports employee participation in company employee resource groups that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our workforce by providing communities for employees to connect with each other and raise awareness throughout FMC.

FMC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition department.