Senior Procurement Manager - Glass Packaging

McCormick & Company Inc. a global leader in the spice flavor and seasonings industry is seeking a fulltime Senior Procurement Manager Glass & Packaging. The Senior Procurement Manager Glass & Packaging will report to theAmericas Procurement Team Lead Consumer. The ideal candidate will be based at McCormicks global headquarters in Hunt Valley MD and will be eligible to participate in McCormicks hybrid work program 50 onsite and 50 remote per month).

McCormick & Company Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories we manufacture market and distribute spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including ecommerce retailfood manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick Frenchs Franks RedHot Stubbs OLD BAY Lawrys Zatarains Ducros Vahin Cholula Schwartz Kamis DaQiao Club House Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day no matter where or what you eat or drink you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is A World United by Flavorwhere healthy sustainable and delicious go hand in hand.

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits programs and services. Benefits include but are not limited to tuition assistance medical dental vision disability group life insurance 401(k) profit sharing paid holidays and vacations.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the strategic transformation of the $55M packaging portfolio comprised of glass metal cans and paper categories for McCormicks Americas region.Develop end to end business relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure maximum coordination and strategic approach to the categories as a key enabler for the regionals growth aspiration. Accountable for the creation and implementation of bestinclass sourcing strategy and Supplier Relationship Management that deliver supply assurance cost effectiveness innovation speed financial forecast accuracy and sustainability target to create sustained competitive advantage for the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own financial forecast process for the glass category to ensure business has clear visibility of the impact of the category tothe P&L and balance sheet (DPO). Create strategies and apply approaches aimed to reduced total cost and volatility to theP&L while guaranteeing cost effectiveness.
• Responsible for setting standard cost for the category through the annualbudget cycle.
• Create and implement sourcing strategies through the Sourcing with Purpose/Category Mgmt. approach.
• Manage all Procurement aspects of the $55M spend including cost quality and service.
• Act as subject matter expert in the business for the packaging categories. Responsible for providing market view of the glass market and all costelements impacting McCormicks P&L. Serve as McCormicks ambassador and representative in external forums.
• Develop a supplier base and the appropriate supplier relationships to make McCormick the customer of choice. Drive basebusiness and innovation pipeline by bringing supplier capabilities in including sustainability approaches aligned to McCormicksPurpose Led Performance aspirations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business Finance Accounting or applicable field of study
• Project Management experience
• 8 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
• 5 yrs project management of or participation in large multiple or crossfunctional projects.
• Proven experience and success in leading major cost savings initiatives and cross functional teams.
• Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.
• Good understanding of material functionality material flow and handling to optimize supply chain effectiveness.
• Knowledge of McCormick products and business including Company priorities and strategic direction.
• Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of packaging and process engineering
• SAP experience
• MBA Or other equivalent
• CPM or APICS certification
• Experience in managing glass metal and/or paper markets and forecasting prices
• Experience in building budget input for packaging materials
• Experience in cross functional collaboration driving packaging initiatives
• Familiarity with glass metal and paper plastic suppliers in North America (Global a plus)

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 religionnational origin disability protectedveteran 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.

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