Procurement Category Manager

5 days ago

Cockeysville, United States McCormick & Company, Incorporated Full time

Procurement Category Manager (Cocoa/Traded Commodities) HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031
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 Category Manager (Cocoa/Traded Commodities) 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:
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
POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for assigned categories and the development of category strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. Includes coordinating and leading strategy execution activity supporting Direct and/or Indirect spend.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of Procurement for their categories globally. Leads the negotiations of procured materials and services to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) achieved. Develops and implements strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation. Develops and documents in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers. Assists with make vs. buy decisions. Conduct formal presentations as well as coordinate & conduct supplier reviews.
Participates in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level.
Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.
Lead cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study
7+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
4+ years of project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects.
Project management/process improvement.
3+ yrs managing, leading developing dynamic work teams.
Proven experience and results on major cost savings initiatives.
Supervision experience required.
Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.
Technical awareness in assigned categories.
McCormick product and business knowledge.
Knowledge of Company priorities and strategic direction.
Systems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage.
Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBA, or other equivalent Master's Degree
CPM or APICS certification
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.
WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK? United by flavor. Driven by results.
As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.
Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

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