About this role
<h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><span style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span></strong></span></h1> <h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:normal;text-align:center"><span style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> P</span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span>rocurement Analyst </span><span> </span></strong></span></span></h1> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#000000"><strong><span>Fixed-term contract for 6 months</span></strong></span></p> <h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:normal;text-align:center"><span style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span>Łódź</span><span>, Poland</span> (fixed-term contract)</span></strong></span></h1> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><div> <div> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong><span>Position Overview</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>The Procurement Analyst supports strategic sourcing operations by collecting, analyzing, and managing SAP Ariba Contract data to provide key insights for actionable improvements to the global procurement organization. PA supports also suppllier management, by administrating Ariba SLP module and support it’s users, both internal and external to MKC. The rigor to follow process and technical expertise to produce fact based summary information enabling Procurement personnel to improve their sourcing compliance in several areas including minimizing contract risk, legal execution, contract authorization, and alignment with DocuSign. This position will align internal teams and suppliers with SAP Ariba Contracts module and SLP module for compliance across the globe to standardize local, regional and global contracts and supplier management procesess. This person will execute training of SAP Ariba Contracts & SLP modules and support any upgrades to the systems for global use. Procurement Analyst is expected to lead or participate in procurement related projects (non-sourcing).</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong><span>Key Responsibilities</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Act as a Subject Matter Expert for procurement systems (e.g. SAP Ariba Contracts and Supplier Lifecycle tools), providing guidance to internal teams and external suppliers</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Administer procurement platforms, ensuring data accuracy, system efficiency, and global compliance</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Deliver training and ongoing support to users across the organization</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports, analyses, and insights to support procurement decision-making</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Perform audits and control checks to ensure adherence to policies and mitigate risks</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Lead or participate in procurement-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Support procurement workflows, tools, and best practices across regions</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Collaborate with global stakeholders to standardize processes and improve supplier management</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong><span>Candidate Profile</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Experience in an international environment, ideally within procurement </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Strong knowledge of SAP (MM) and SAP Ariba (Contracts and Supplier Management modules preferred) </span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Experience working on projects (as a team member or lead)</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Proactive, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#000000"> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span>Solid MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); automation or VBA knowledge is a plus</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="color:#000000"> </p> <p style="color:#000000"> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#2f2f2f">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></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><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:14.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-DNI</span></span></p>