GLOBAL PURCHASING MANAGER

McCormick - Cockeysville, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Cockeysville, MD

10,001+ employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Global Purchasing Manager at McCormick is responsible for overseeing assigned categories and developing global category strategies and programs aimed at optimizing costs, rationalizing the supply base, and delivering value to the corporation while effectively mitigating risks. This role involves coordinating and leading strategy execution activities and participating in the development of OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measures) and procurement planning activities. The position is hybrid, requiring a balance of in-office and remote work, and is based at the Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. In this role, the Global Purchasing Manager will establish and execute strategies for their categories on a global scale. They will lead supplier performance management by negotiating procured materials and services to ensure optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), which includes cost, quality, delivery, and innovation. The manager will develop and implement strategies that ensure the lowest overall costs while also mitigating risks to the corporation. When applicable, they will direct the efforts of subordinates to maintain reliable sources of supply and supervise the negotiation of procured materials and services. Additionally, the manager will be responsible for managing and developing personnel, promoting efficient operations, and ensuring high levels of motivation and morale within their team. Customer satisfaction is a priority, and the Global Purchasing Manager will support the needs of divisional projects and requirements for purchasing guidance and leadership. They will engage with senior procurement personnel to ensure category alignment with regional strategies and participate in change management efforts to create alignment and integration both internally and externally. The manager will also play a role in the financial planning and forecasting process, providing relevant market information and dynamics to internal stakeholders across all global regions. Furthermore, they will provide information to Regional Procurement regarding Level I and II supply and quality issues, actively participating in teams addressing these challenges.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute strategies for assigned categories globally.
• Lead supplier performance management through negotiations of procured materials and services to achieve optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation).
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure the lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation.
• Direct efforts of subordinates to establish and maintain reliable sources of supply and supervise the negotiation of procured materials and services.
• Manage and develop personnel and recruitment activity to promote efficient operations and ensure high motivation and morale.
• Promote a high level of customer satisfaction in supporting divisional projects and requirements for Purchasing guidance and leadership.
• Engage with senior procurement personnel to ensure category alignment with regional strategies.
• Participate and lead change management efforts while creating alignment and integration internally and externally.
• Act as an internal consultant.
• Participate in the financial planning and forecasting process and provide periodic relevant market information to internal stakeholders for all global regions.
• Provide information to Regional Procurement for Level I & II Supply and Quality Issues and actively participate in addressing these issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study.
• 8+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
• 6+ years project management experience, executing large, multiple or cross-functional projects.
• 5+ years managing, leading, and developing dynamic work teams.
• In-depth knowledge of commodity markets and specialization in technical/subject area.
• Basic understanding of material functionality, material flow, and handling to optimize supply chain effectiveness.
• Good understanding of how own expertise integrates with the function and basic commercial awareness.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills.

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
• 401k
• Health insurance
• Paid time off