Compliance Specialist - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Compliance Specialist - Decatur, IL

Position Summary:
The Compliance Specialist is the first line of defense to ensure third-party contractors supporting ADM are in compliance with corporate policies and safety compliance requirements. This role manages contractor prequalification and ongoing compliance workflows, maintains accurate documentation, and partners with Procurement, EHS, Operations, and other stakeholders to identify and address compliance gaps in a timely manner.
Primary responsibilities include managing compliance requirements and variance workflows within ISNetworld, maintaining contractor compliance records in ADM’s Contractor Data Management System (CDMS), and supporting contract administration activities that reinforce ADM’s contractor governance standards.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to influence compliance outcomes across multiple sites and stakeholders while promoting Procurement’s role as a value-adding business partner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage contractor compliance requirements within the ISNetworld platform, including prequalification, document collection/validation, status tracking, and follow-up to close gaps.
• Review, coordinate, and approve variance requests within ISNetworld in accordance with ADM corporate and site safety requirements; document approvals and communicate outcomes to contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain contractor compliance records in ADM’s Contractor Data Management System (CDMS), ensuring data integrity, audit readiness, and alignment between internal records and ISNetworld requirements.
• Support contract negotiation and administration activities, including clarifying scope and deliverables, aligning service levels and safety/compliance requirements, and resolving commercial terms (e.g., rates, payment terms, and change orders) in partnership with Procurement and Legal.
• Act as a procurement change agent by promoting standard processes, reinforcing Procurement’s role as a value-adding business partner, and driving continuous improvement in contractor compliance and governance.

Required Competencies:
Business/Technology

• Commercial skills and familiarity with contract law
• Competent in financial analysis
• Customer solutions focused
• Proven negotiations skills
• 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 and thoroughly
• Global awareness (culture, currencies, geography, political)
• Continuous Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

• Communications (oral/written)
• Ability to influence and lead outcome
• Forward, visionary thinker
• Skilled at relationship management, with internal and external partners
• Team oriented

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Safety, Risk Management, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting contractor compliance programs and contract administration is required, including managing prequalification/documentation workflows, maintaining audit-ready records, and partnering with Procurement, EHS, Operations, and Legal to address compliance gaps and variances.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in contractor compliance, supplier/contractor management, procurement operations, contract administration, EHS support, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience managing third-party compliance platforms and documentation workflows (e.g., ISNetworld or similar), including variance/exception tracking, follow-up, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong data management skills with experience maintaining compliance records and ensuring data integrity in an internal system of record (e.g., contractor data management, vendor master, or contract repository).
• Certification such as CPSM, CIPP, or an equivalent compliance/procurement credential is a plus.

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.

#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:

$48,200.00 - $78,000.00