McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Global Purchasing Manager - Flavors
McCormick & Company, Incorporated, Cockeysville, Maryland, United States, 21030
McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time
Global Purchasing Manager . This new hire will work in
Hunt Valley, MD . The Global Purchasing Manager will report to a
Global Procurement Category Manager.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor" and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."
As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.
Position Overview
Responsible for global categories primarily supporting McCormick's Flavor Division such as aroma chemicals, essential oils, and extracts and the development of global 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. Participation in the development of OGSM and Procurement planning activities.
Key Responsibilities
Establishes and executes strategies for their categories globally.
Leads supplier performance management through 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.
Directs the efforts of subordinates to establish and maintain reliable sources of supply and supervise the negotiation of procured materials and services. Manages and develops personnel and recruitment activity to promote an efficient operation as well as assuring a high level of motivation and morale.
Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.
Participates and leads change management efforts while creating true alignment & integration internally and externally.
Acts as internal consultant.
Participates in the financial planning and forecasting process as well as provides periodic relevant market information and dynamics to internal stakeholders for all global regions.
Provides information to Regional Procurement for Level I & II Supply and Quality Issues; actively involved team participating in Level II Supply & Quality issues.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study.
Solid experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
Proven 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 with flavor industry experience preferred.
Good understanding of material functionality, material flow, and handling to optimize supply chain effectiveness.
Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange complicated information, negotiation and influence with suppliers and internal business directors.
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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Global Purchasing Manager . This new hire will work in
Hunt Valley, MD . The Global Purchasing Manager will report to a
Global Procurement Category Manager.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor" and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."
As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.
Position Overview
Responsible for global categories primarily supporting McCormick's Flavor Division such as aroma chemicals, essential oils, and extracts and the development of global 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. Participation in the development of OGSM and Procurement planning activities.
Key Responsibilities
Establishes and executes strategies for their categories globally.
Leads supplier performance management through 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.
Directs the efforts of subordinates to establish and maintain reliable sources of supply and supervise the negotiation of procured materials and services. Manages and develops personnel and recruitment activity to promote an efficient operation as well as assuring a high level of motivation and morale.
Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.
Participates and leads change management efforts while creating true alignment & integration internally and externally.
Acts as internal consultant.
Participates in the financial planning and forecasting process as well as provides periodic relevant market information and dynamics to internal stakeholders for all global regions.
Provides information to Regional Procurement for Level I & II Supply and Quality Issues; actively involved team participating in Level II Supply & Quality issues.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study.
Solid experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
Proven 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 with flavor industry experience preferred.
Good understanding of material functionality, material flow, and handling to optimize supply chain effectiveness.
Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange complicated information, negotiation and influence with suppliers and internal business directors.
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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