Regional Buyer II: Strategic Sourcing Leader

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

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.