Category Manager IT 105931

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs spices seasonings and condiments and were only getting started. At McCormick were always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees all 14000 of us across the world are what makes this company a great place towork.

We are looking to hire aCategory Manager ll (IT)immediately in a Hybrid 50/50 capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley MD.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits youd 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

We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

Wellbeing programs including Physical Mental and Financial wellness

Tuition assistance

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for assigned categories and subcategories within IT; development of category strategies and programs to optimize cost rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. Working with IT leadership team and IT organization to drive innovation and greater return for dollars invested in third parties Includes coordinating and leading strategy activit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of Procurement for their categories 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 indepth 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.
• $4070MM spend responsibility.
• Direct impact on the business through responsibility for the quality of the tasks performed or services provided.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business Finance Accounting or applicable field of study
• 35 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
• 2 yrs project management of or participation in large multiple or crossfunctional projects. Project management/process improvement.
• Proven experience and results on major cost savings initiatives.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories. Technical awareness in assigned categories.
• McCormick product and business knowledge. Knowledge of Company priorities and strategic direction.
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or other equivalent Masters
• CPM or APICS certification

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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.