Procurement Manager II – Flavors, Gums, Emulsifiers, Solvents
McCormick & Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hunt Valley • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $87,910 - $153,870 per year
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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+ years project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects. Project management/process improvement.
- 2+ years 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.
- Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
- Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
- Tuition assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementsupply chain managementprocurementprocess improvementlean principlessix sigma principlesbusiness strategy developmentsupplier relationship managementvalue deliverytotal cost of ownership
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipdiplomacycollaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcustomer satisfactionteam managementstrategic thinkingadaptability