Procurement Director - Corporate Services

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 an XXXXX immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

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 (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

POSITION OVERVIEW

Provides expertise, management supervision and thought leadership in setting the strategy, assuring the supply, value and risk mitigation of Corporate Services categories, comprising Marketing, HR, Professional Services and Contingent Workers, These categories have a global scope and have significant impact on each region P&L as well as global customers. Accountable for ensuring alignment of category procurement strategies with regional business unit strategies and global councils. Provides input to the development of OGSM's (objectives) and strategic direction of the Function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of a Global Procurement team to include the development and implementation of sourcing strategies in support of category strategies, to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation. Manages and develops personnel and recruitment activity to promote an efficient operation as well as assuring a high level of motivation and morale.

Alignment of category strategies with business strategies from the four global regions and respective local units. Alignment achieved through interaction with Regional Procurement and onsite visits with regional and local leadership.

Active management and interaction with Sr. stakeholders related to alignment and implementation on strategies linked to cross-functional enterprise initiatives to reduce our overall SG&A spend.

Leads global process harmonization and change management efforts while creating true alignment & integration internally and externally. Acts as internal consultant.

Manages large global supplier relationships which cross several procurement categories.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required, or minimum 15 years relevant procurement leadership experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large scale strategic procurement and/or directly relevant supply chain discipline. 

Sound experience in leading cross functional teams, business initiatives and developing direct reports.

Relevant experience managing global supply chains

Requires in-depth knowledge of commodity markets, specialist in technical/subject area.

Basic understanding of material functionality, material flow and handling to optimize supply chain effectiveness.

Good understanding of how own expertise integrates with the function and basic commercial awareness.

Understanding of how innovation from within categories contribute to growth initiatives.

Strong communication and diplomacy skills

Professional - Project management/process improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MBA

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, protected veteran 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.