Procurement Buyer at McCormick & Company

MAIN 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 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required.
• 6+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
• 4+ years project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects.
• Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.
• Technical awareness in assigned categories.
• Systems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage.
• Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange complicated information.