Procurement Manager

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

 

We are looking to hire a Regional Buyer II immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement Supply Excellence Operations:

•             Serve as the liaison between Procurement and the Vendor community, managing supplier performance through the Supplier Relationship Management Program.

•             Drive Procurement’s involvement in the Innovation and Commercialization Pipeline and Long-term Plan Strategies.

•             Lead efforts to improve processes and ensure supply continuity through change and project management.

•             Identify and develop opportunities for value delivery at the Regional, Operational, and Business Unit levels, contributing to McCormick’s Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Program.

•             Lead efforts to optimize the inbound supply chain related to lean and six sigma principles

 

Business Engagement Partnerships

•             Serve as the bridge between Business Units and Centralized Procurement Category Management.

•             Take an active role in developing and implementing Business Strategies related to the Procurement Operating Model.

•             Communicate effectively with Executive and Senior Leadership.

•             Contribute to Integrated Business Planning, ensuring alignment of Sourcing Category Management with all organizational functions.

•             Collaborate with Centralized Category Management teams to achieve optimal Total Cost of Ownership with the Vendor & Business + Total Supply Chain community.

•             Ensure high customer satisfaction by providing guidance and leadership for Procurement, Business Unit, and Enterprise projects.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•            Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study

•            8+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.

•            5+ yrs project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects.

•            Proven experience and success in leading major cost savings initiatives and cross functional teams.

•            Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.

•            Good understanding of material functionality, material flow and handling to optimize supply chain effectiveness.

•            McCormick product and business knowledge.

•            Knowledge of Company priorities and strategic direction.

•            Ability to assess and analyze moderately complex business opportunities

•            Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.

•            Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills