McCormick - Cockeysville, MD
posted 3 months ago
The Procurement Senior Manager (Supply Excellence Operations and Business Engagement Partnerships) at McCormick is a pivotal role that involves leading and managing a dedicated team focused on optimizing procurement processes and enhancing business engagement partnerships. This position is based at the Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and operates in a hybrid capacity, allowing for a blend of in-office and remote work. The primary objective of this role is to support the development and execution of Sourcing Category Management Strategies that aim to optimize costs, streamline the supply base, and add significant value to McCormick while minimizing risks associated with procurement activities. In this role, the manager will oversee procurement categories that include Value-Added Ingredients, Dairy Flavor Traded Commodities, Agriculture Raw Materials, and Packaging. The position requires a high level of collaboration with various Business Units, including Consumer, Flavor Solutions, and Food Away from Home, to ensure that procurement strategies align with overall business objectives. The successful candidate will act as a liaison between Procurement and the vendor community, managing supplier performance through the Supplier Relationship Management Program and driving procurement's involvement in innovation and commercialization initiatives. Additionally, the Procurement Senior Manager will lead efforts to improve processes and ensure supply continuity through effective change and project management. This includes identifying and developing opportunities for value delivery at regional, operational, and business unit levels, contributing to McCormick's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Program. The role also emphasizes the importance of optimizing the inbound supply chain by applying lean and six sigma principles, ensuring that procurement strategies are not only cost-effective but also efficient and sustainable. The position requires strong communication skills, as the manager will need to effectively engage with executive and senior leadership, contribute to integrated business planning, and ensure alignment of sourcing category management with organizational functions. By collaborating with centralized category management teams, the Procurement Senior Manager will work towards achieving optimal total cost of ownership with vendors and business units, ultimately ensuring high customer satisfaction through effective guidance and leadership in procurement, business unit, and enterprise projects.