JUNIOR GLOBAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Position: Global Procurement Manager

Based: Stefanowo, Poland

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

· Management of Procurement for Food Chemicals Category globally.

· Leads the negotiations of procured materials and services to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) achieved.

· Develops and implements strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation.

· Develops and documents in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers.

· Assists with make vs. buy decisions. Conduct formal presentations as well as coordinate & conduct supplier reviews.

· Participates in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level.

· Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.

· Lead cross functional teams to meet project objectives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

· Experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.

· Project management experience, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required.

· Managing, leading developing dynamic work teams.

· Knowledge of industries for assigned categories.

· Technical awareness in assigned categories.

· McCormick product and business knowledge.

· Systems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage.

· Regular assessment and analysis of moderately complex business opportunities.

· Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.

· Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange complicated information

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