McCormick - Cockeysville, MD
posted 3 months ago
As a Procurement Manager at McCormick, you will play a pivotal role in the Ingredients, Supply Excellence Operations, and Business Engagement Partnerships. This position is based at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and operates in a hybrid capacity, allowing for a blend of in-office and remote work. You will be responsible for serving as the liaison between Procurement and the vendor community, managing supplier performance through our Supplier Relationship Management Program. Your leadership will drive Procurement's involvement in the Innovation and Commercialization Pipeline, as well as in long-term strategic planning. In this role, you will lead efforts to improve processes and ensure supply continuity through effective change and project management. You will identify and develop opportunities for value delivery at various levels, contributing to McCormick's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Program. Additionally, you will optimize the inbound supply chain by applying lean and six sigma principles, ensuring that our operations are efficient and cost-effective. Your responsibilities will also include acting as a bridge between Business Units and Centralized Procurement Category Management. You will take an active role in developing and implementing business strategies related to the Procurement Operating Model, ensuring effective communication with Executive and Senior Leadership. Your contributions to Integrated Business Planning will be crucial in aligning Sourcing Category Management with organizational functions, and you will collaborate with Centralized Category Management teams to achieve optimal Total Cost of Ownership with vendors and the business. Ensuring high customer satisfaction will be a key focus, as you provide guidance and leadership for Procurement, Business Unit, and Enterprise projects.