Senior Packaging Procurement Leader: Cost & Supply

McCormick & Company; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

McCormick & Company in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking a Procurement Manager II, BPSE - Packaging for a hybrid role. You will manage packaging procurement categories, develop cost-saving strategies, and lead cross-functional teams across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes liaison with vendors, process improvements, and alignment with strategic business goals. A strong project management background and knowledge of McCormick products are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 7+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain with business experience.
• 4+ years in project management on large cross-functional initiatives.
• 3+ years leading and developing dynamic work teams.
• Proven cost savings leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of industries for assigned categories.
• Understanding of material functionality and flow to optimize supply chain.
• Knowledge of McCormick products and business priorities.
• Ability to assess moderately complex opportunities and priorities.
• Strong communication and diplomatic skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging procurement categories focusing on graphics spend (flexibles, film, labels).
• Develop category strategies to optimize cost and supplier base.
• Coordinate strategy execution for direct and indirect spend.
• Serve as liaison between Procurement and vendors, managing performance.
• Drive involvement in innovation, pipelines, and long-term plans.
• Improve processes to ensure supply continuity and lean implementation.
• Identify opportunities for value delivery across regions and units.
• Optimize inbound supply chain with lean and six sigma principles.
• Collaborate with business units and centralized procurement teams.
• Communicate with executives and ensure alignment with business strategy.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost savings initiatives

Supply chain knowledge

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting

MBA

Tools

CPM / APICS certification

Job description

McCormick & Company in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking a Procurement Manager II, BPSE - Packaging for a hybrid role. You will manage packaging procurement categories, develop cost-saving strategies, and lead cross-functional teams across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes liaison with vendors, process improvements, and alignment with strategic business goals. A strong project management background and knowledge of McCormick products are essential.