The Global Category Manager
- Colors Strategic Sourcing & Agronomy Strategy is a procurement role responsible for developing and leading the global sourcing strategy for natural color raw materials. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, growers, processors, R&D;, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Commercial, and Procurement leadership to ensure ADM has the right sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, and agronomy insights needed to support long-term growth in the Colors business. Develop and execute the global procurement strategy for natural color raw materials, including paprika, annatto, turmeric, beetroot, purple carrot, grape skin, safflower, spirulina, carmine, chlorophyll, and other naturally derived color sources. Monitor global crop conditions, weather events, harvest projections, agricultural trends, geopolitical issues, and market dynamics impacting natural color raw materials. Develop agronomy-based sourcing strategies to improve crop reliability, geographic diversification, sustainability, and long-term availability. Lead supplier business reviews focused on performance, innovation, supply reliability, cost improvement, sustainability, and risk management. Partner closely with R&D;, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Commercial teams to support raw material approvals, innovation projects, second sourcing, and customer growth initiatives. Identify supply risks across the integral natural color raw material portfolio and develop mitigation plans. Deep subject matter expertise in natural color raw materials and global agricultural supply chains. Strong understanding of crop-based sourcing, agronomy, harvest cycles, seasonality,



and agricultural risk. Ability to connect technical, regulatory, quality, commercial, and procurement considerations into a practical sourcing strategy. Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present clear recommendations to senior leadership. Strong business acumen with ability to balance cost, supply assurance, quality, innovation, and growth. Ability to build trust with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leaders. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Food/Soil Science, Agriculture, Business, or related field required. Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, or Food Science preferred. Proven experience leading global sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, supplier development, and risk mitigation plans. Experience working with cross-functional teams including R&D;, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial. Knowledge of global natural color regulations, customer expectations, traceability requirements, and documentation needs. Experience supporting high-growth ingredient businesses or customer-driven innovation pipelines. #Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. 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.

📌 Global Category Manager Colors Strategic Sourcing (Valencia)
🏢 Adm
📍 Valencia