Procurement Manager II, Supply Excellence Operations and Business Engagement Partnerships

McCormick - Cockeysville, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Cockeysville, MD

10,001+ employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Procurement Manager II at McCormick & Company plays a crucial role in enhancing supply excellence operations and fostering business engagement partnerships. This position involves managing supplier performance, driving procurement's involvement in innovation and commercialization strategies, and optimizing the inbound supply chain. The role requires effective communication with executive leadership and collaboration with various business units to ensure alignment and high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between Procurement and the Vendor community, managing supplier performance through the Supplier Relationship Management Program.
• Drive Procurement's involvement in the Innovation and Commercialization Pipeline and Long-term Plan Strategies.
• Lead efforts to improve processes and ensure supply continuity through change and project management.
• Identify and develop opportunities for value delivery at the Regional, Operational, and Business Unit levels, contributing to McCormick's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Program.
• Lead efforts to optimize the inbound supply chain related to lean and six sigma principles.
• Serve as the bridge between Business Units and Centralized Procurement Category Management.
• Take an active role in developing and implementing Business Strategies related to the Procurement Operating Model.
• Communicate effectively with Executive and Senior Leadership.
• Contribute to Integrated Business Planning, ensuring alignment of Sourcing Category Management with all organizational functions.
• Collaborate with Centralized Category Management teams to achieve optimal Total Cost of Ownership with the Vendor & Business + Total Supply Chain community.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction by providing guidance and leadership for Procurement, Business Unit, and Enterprise projects.

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.
• 5+ years 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.
• Good understanding of material functionality, material flow and handling to optimize supply chain effectiveness.
• McCormick product and business knowledge.
• Knowledge of Company priorities and strategic direction.
• Ability to assess and analyze moderately complex business opportunities.
• Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA - Or other equivalent Master's degree
• CPM or APICS certification

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement