At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.
While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.
At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
PROCUREMENT SENIOR MANAGER I (REGIONAL CATEGORY MANAGER - APZ RAW MATERIA)
Position Overview
Responsible for assigned categories and the development of strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. May manage subordinates. Includes strategy execution activity supporting Direct and/or In direct spend. Participation in the development of OGSM and Procurement planning activities.
Key Responsibilities
Management of Procurement for their categories regionally. 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. Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership. Participates in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level. Participates and may lead change management efforts while creating true alignment & integration internally and externally. Acts as internal consultant.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications
Description
Level of Education and Discipline
MBA - Or other equivalent Master's preferred
Certification and/or Licenses
CPM or APICS certification
Experience - functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumen
Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence
Other Skills and HPO Competencies
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, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.