Senior Buyer

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 Senior Buyer in a Hybrid (60/40) capacity for our site in Interlomas. This is 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Please submit your CV in English.

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 (health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

Position Overview:

The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading the procurement of raw materials to ensure uninterrupted supply for production while optimizing cost, quality, and service levels. This role requires strong negotiation skills, strategic supplier management, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Planning, Quality, Finance, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned material categories.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and supply risks to anticipate potential impacts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical procurement standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand material requirements and forecast demand.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Analyze supplier performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Support new product launches by sourcing and qualifying new suppliers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP systems and ensure timely purchase orders.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Results-oriented with continuous improvement mindset.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement of direct materials, preferably in the food or manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Power BI experience, preferred.
• Experience working with global teams or stakeholders, preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Advanced/Fluent English (spoken and written).

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to an inclusive workforce.