McCormick is hiring a Procurement Manager II

McCormick is looking for a Procurement Manager II to drive strategic sourcing for Flavors, Gums, Emulsifiers, and Solvents. In this role, you'll serve as the critical bridge between Business Units and Centralized Procurement, ensuring supply continuity and delivering value across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the liaison between Procurement and the Vendor community, managing supplier performance through the Supplier Relationship Management Program.
• Drive Procurement’s involvement in the Innovation and Commercialization Pipeline and Long-term Plan Strategies.
• Lead efforts to improve processes and ensure supply continuity through change and project management.
• Identify and develop opportunities for value delivery at the Regional, Operational, and Business Unit levels, contributing to McCormick’s Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Program.
• Lead efforts to optimize the inbound supply chain related to lean and six sigma principles.
• Serve as the bridge between Business Units and Centralized Procurement Category Management.
• Take an active role in developing and implementing Business Strategies related to the Procurement Operating Model.
• Communicate effectively with Executive and Senior Leadership.
• Contribute to Integrated Business Planning, ensuring alignment of Sourcing Category Management with all organizational functions.
• Collaborate with Centralized Category Management teams to achieve optimal Total Cost of Ownership with the Vendor & Business + Total Supply Chain community.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction by providing guidance and leadership for Procurement, Business Unit, and Enterprise projects.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study.
• 5+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
• 3+ years project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects. Project management/process improvement.
• 2+ years managing, leading developing dynamic work teams.
• Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories. Technical awareness in assigned categories. McCormick product and business knowledge including company priorities and strategic direction.
• Ability to assess and analyze moderately complex business opportunities.
• Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation ranging from $87,910 to $153,870.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices.
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness.
• Tuition assistance.
• 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.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

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.