Procurement Specialist, Business Partnering & Supply Excellence (Agricultural Commodities)

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Procurement Specialist, Business Partnering & Supply Excellence (BPSE), immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supply Excellence Operations:

• 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

Business Engagement Partnerships:

• 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

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

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Base Salary: $63,250 - $110,680

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- 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