REGIONAL BUYER II

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavor, seeks a full-time Regional Buyer II at Global HQ in Hunt Valley, MD. You will develop category strategies to optimize cost, rationalize the supplier base, and mitigate risk while supporting regional and global procurement initiatives.

The role reports to a Senior Director, America's Procurement, and requires strong sourcing, project management, and supplier relationship skills within a multinational organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Accounting).
• 5+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain with relevant experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and regional spend initiatives.
• Experience building and leading diverse teams and collaborating across functions.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and establish sourcing strategies for assigned regionally managed categories in Direct and Indirect procurement.
• Align regional sourcing strategies with global category strategies and communicate globally where applicable.
• Resolve Level 1 & 2 quality and supply issues; support global category managers in higher-level issues.
• Support global category managers for regional commercialization, projects, and supplier reviews.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers; conducts make-buy analyses and presentations.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Category management

Project management

Supplier relations

Communication

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field

Job description

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McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Regional Buyer II. This new hire will work in Global HQ, located at 24 Schilling Road, Suite 1 in Hunt Valley, MD. The Regional Buyer II will report to a Senior Director, America's Procurement.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor" and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for assigned categories and the development of category strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. Includes coordinating and leading strategy execution activity supporting Direct and/or In direct spend. Provides regional support for globally managed categories.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execution of and establishment of sourcing strategies for assigned regionally managed categories in the Direct and Indirect areas of procurement. Aligning those regional sourcing strategies with business unit strategies and communicating it globally where applicable
• Participates on regional business teams; supports the alignment of regional initiatives and strategies to ensure they align with global category strategies
• Resolve Level 1 & 2 quality and supply issues; provide support for global category managers in resolving Level 3 issues
• Supports global category managers for regional commercialization, Project and CCI activities
• Develops and documents in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers. Assists with make-buy decisions; conducts formal presentations as well as coordinates and conducts supplier reviews

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study
• 5+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience
• 4+ yrs project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects., Project management/process improvement
• 2+ yrs managing, leading developing dynamic work teams No supervisory responsibility.
• Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories. Technical awareness in assigned categories.
• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPM or APICS certification

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, protectedveteran 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.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

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.