Procurement Specialist, Business… at McCormick &… · Cockeysvi…

Summary: McCormick & Company is a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments, seeking to hire a Procurement Specialist in a Hybrid capacity at their Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The role involves managing supplier performance, driving procurement strategies, and collaborating with business units to optimize supply chain processes.

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 internal and external stakeholders
- 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

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study
- 0-3 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience in Procurement/Logistics, information Technology, and/or Materials management
- Ability to assess and analyze moderately complex business opportunities
- Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities
- Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy

Preferred Qualifications:
- CPM or APICS certification

Required Skills: Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Innovation and Commercialization Pipeline, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Materials Management, CPM Certification, APICS Certification, Project Management

Benefits: McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan, 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, Career growth opportunities, Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices, Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness, Tuition assistance