Procurement Manager, Supply Excellence Operations and Business Engagement Partnership
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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 Procurement Manager (Supply Excellence Operations and Business Engagement Partnership) 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
Position Overview
This position is responsible for the Procurement Supply Excellence Operations and Business Engagement Partnership efforts supporting specific Agricultural Ingredient Categories that requires collaboration with the Consumer Business Units. The role supports the development and execution of Sourcing Category Management Strategies to optimize costs, streamline the supply base, add value to McCormick, and reduce risk.
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 5+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience. 3+ yrs project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects. Project management/process improvement. 2+ yrs managing, leading developing dynamic work teams. Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories. Technical awareness in assigned categories. McCormick product and business knowledge including company priorities and strategic direction. Ability to assess and analyze moderately complex business opportunities. Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
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