PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER

McCormick Co.; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Parental leave benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Inc. is hiring a Procurement Category Manager for a Hybrid (50/50) role at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

The role focuses on category strategy, cost optimization, and supplier management across direct spend with cross-functional collaboration. The position requires 5+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain, strong negotiation and leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive value while mitigating risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, accounting or related field.
• 5+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with relevant business experience.
• 3+ years project management, execution of or participation in large, cross-functional projects.
• 2+ years leading, developing dynamic work teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for assigned categories globally and lead negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Support divisional projects and provide purchasing guidance and leadership to stakeholders.
• Participate in planning and forecasting to establish standard costs and explain price variances.
• Lead or participate in change management to align internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

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 Category Manager 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:

• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Position Overview

Responsible for assigned categories and the development of strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. May manage subordinates. Includes coordinating and leading strategy execution activity for direct spend.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of Procurement for their categories globally. 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 applicable field of study required
• 5+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
• 3+ yrs project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects.
• 2+ yrs managing, leading developing dynamic work teams
• Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.
• Technical awareness in assigned categories, McCormick product and business knowledge, Company priorities and strategic direction (internal only)
• Systems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage.
• Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills

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

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.

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

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.