Senior Procurement Manager

McCormick & Company, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food industry corporation in Haddenham is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to optimize cost and manage global procurement categories. The successful candidate will have experience in supply chain management, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant savings and improve procurement strategies within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven success in procurement and supply chain management.
• Track record in delivering significant cost savings.
• Knowledge of relevant industries and material flow.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for assigned categories globally.
• Lead negotiations for optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
• Participate in planning and forecasting processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Supply chain management

Logistics operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or equivalent Master’s degree

Tools

CPM certification

APICS certification

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager

Location: Haddenham, UK (also posted for France)

Responsible for assigned categories and the development of strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Organisation while mitigating risk. May manage subordinates. Includes strategy execution activity supporting Direct and / or Indirect spend. Participation in the development of OGSM and Procurement planning activities

Key Responsibilities

• Management of Procurement for their categories globally – Logistics.
• Leads the negotiations of procured materials and services to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) achieved. Develops and implements strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation.
• Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.
• Participates in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level.
• Participates and may lead change management efforts while creating true alignment & integration internally and externally. Acts as internal consultant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or equivalent Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven success in procurement, supply chain management, and logistics operations.
• Track record in delivering significant cost savings and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of relevant industries, material flow, and handling processes.
• McCormick product and business knowledge is an advantage.
• CPM or APICS certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to manage diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities effectively.
• Professional‑level project management skills.
• French – good to have

Company

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia‑Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognised brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100‑year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

To Apply

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

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, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy / hiring.

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