McCormick & Company

Senior Heat Procurement Manager

McCormick & Company  •  $101k - $176k/yr  •  Hunt Valley, MD (Hybrid)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

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 Sr Procurement Category Manager 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

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Accountable to set, develop & deploy global strategies for raw material procurement, specifically within the Heat category, a highly complex $50m+ spend portfolio. Set and lead the category strategy development, in partnership with regional buying teams and with key stakeholders. Develop long-term global capacity strategy and action plan to support MKC growth plans. Develop, manage and communicate commodity insights & recommendations for key base materials. Develop sourcing strategy/recommendation for base materials &, as appropriate, lead negotiations for global agreements. Lead procurement aspects of PLP strategy into action with key senior stakeholders. Manage task force for key commodities. Plays a critical role on the Global Heat Procurement team helping to create, share, and deploy procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Set and lead the category strategy development, sign-off and execution for 2-3 global categories (as phase 1), in partnership with regional buying teams and with key stakeholders. Develop long-term global capacity strategy and action plan to support MKC growth plans
  • Develop, manage and communicate commodity insights & recommendations for key base materials. Develop sourcing strategy/recommendation for base materials &, as appropriate, lead negotiations for global agreements
  • Lead procurement aspects of Packaging PLP strategy into action with key senior stakeholders
  • Create & lead global packaging steering committee for alignment and oversight of strategies & actions.
  • Lead a global packaging procurement community to create, share & deploy best practices consistently. Develop the capability of the buyers through formal and informal mentoring/coaching

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, supply chain, finance or similar fields of study
  • 8 years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or other applicable field

  • Expertise in global procurement category management & commodity price risk management.
    Strong business acumen skills with the ability to communicate across seniority levels.
  • High learning agility to comprehend complex global supply chains and to learn & improve from first-time situations.
  • Ability to ask questions, learn, and scrutinize financial data sources, then distill down the information to a high level for executive communication(s).
  • Able to quickly distill and communicate information for a broad group of stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate and influence with indirect and direct authority.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills.

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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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Base Salary: $100,870 - $176,480

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

McCormick & Company

About McCormick & Company

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. In business for over 130 years, McCormick manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. McCormick creates flavors for a wide range of applications, such as beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery/confectionary, savory, performance nutrition, and health.

The McCormick name represents a trusted source of flavor in millions of kitchens around the globe—in homes and in restaurants. Partnerships with farmers and suppliers around the world allow us to provide great-tasting, quality spices with year-over-year consistency that you can trust.

Our herbs and spices come from 80 different countries, while our brands reach consumers in more than 150 countries and territories. Our passion for quality is matched only by our commitment to an innovative and energetic company culture. At McCormick, we believe in respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration, based on the highest ethical values for our employees.

McCormick is a team of 13,000 employees located around the world—and we’re growing. If you have a passion for flavor—and you’re ready to take a journey—come have a seat at our table.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Hunt Valley, Maryland
Year Founded
1889
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