About this role
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to </span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">work.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We are looking to hire a <strong>Procurement Specialist, Business Partnering & Supply Excellence (BPSE), </strong>immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What We Bring To The Table:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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:</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">• Competitive compensation</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">• Career growth opportunities</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">• Tuition assistance</span></span></p><p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:underline">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Supply Excellence Operations:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Serve as the liaison between Procurement and the Vendor community, managing supplier performance through the Supplier Relationship Management Program.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Drive Procurement’s involvement in the Innovation and Commercialization Pipeline and Long-term Plan Strategies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Lead efforts to improve processes and ensure supply continuity through change and project management.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Identify and develop opportunities for value delivery at the Regional, Operational, and Business Unit levels, contributing to McCormick’s Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Program.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Lead efforts to optimize the inbound supply chain related to lean and six sigma principles</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Business Engagement Partnerships:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Serve as the bridge between Business Units and Centralized Procurement Category Management.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Take an active role in developing and implementing Business Strategies related to the Procurement Operating Model.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Contribute to Integrated Business Planning, ensuring alignment of Sourcing Category Management with all organizational functions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Collaborate with Centralized Category Management teams to achieve optimal Total Cost of Ownership with the Vendor & Business + Total Supply Chain community.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Ensure high customer satisfaction by providing guidance and leadership for Procurement, Business Unit, and Enterprise projects.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:underline">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· 0-3 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience in Procurement/Logistics, information Technology, and/or Materials management.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Ability to assess and analyze moderately complex business opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:underline">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· CPM or APICS certification</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">#LI-CG1</span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.</span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>===</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Base Salary: $63,250 - $110,680</span></p> <div> </div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans</span></p>