Global Procurement Director

McCormick • Hunt Valley, MD

282d • $137,850 - $248,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

McCormick is seeking a Procurement Director to join our corporate team at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This position will be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program (50% onsite, 50% remote per month). The Global Procurement Director, Supply Chain Operations will lead a global team of procurement professionals, accountable for spend categories of Logistics, Ocean Freight, Energy, and Facilities. This role will closely interact with supply chain leaders to design, implement and deliver world-class sourcing strategies designed to maximize the c$500m of addressable spend in this area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Finance, Accounting, or applicable field of study, OR significant and demonstrable experience over 10 years at senior leader level within procurement
• Extensive track record of continued growth and career progression within blue-chip multinational corporations, demonstrating capability in project management & execution of large, cross-functional projects
• Proven record of building High Performing Organizations and developing talent
• Deep understanding of Procurement Processes, Strategies & Tools
• Able to identify, understand & evaluate multiple solutions for Procurement, and translate into compelling transformation programs
• Experience establishing and implementing complex sourcing strategies with best-in-class Category Management techniques across multiple categories
• Experience leading, managing or overseeing complex processes, cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Able to work under tight deadlines with significant dollar impact
• Wide understanding of business processes
• Strong communication and ability to negotiate at high levels required to guide, influence and convince others, including senior leaders and functional colleagues
• Able to work & lead in a truly global corporate working environment.

Responsibilities

• Own categories within scope of role, directly and indirectly
• Ensure best-in-class procurement category strategies are developed and implemented
• Build deep expertise of McCormick business needs, assuming true business partnering approach
• Be recognized expert in external market for in scope categories
• Navigate, develop, and embed relationships at multiple levels within Supply Chain
• Seek to understand and recognize business needs and challenges, building these into strategic activity
• Become the Go To contact for supply chain leadership for indirect procurement
• Identify & execute next phase supply chain procurement with internal and external partners
• Horizon scan internal & external partners to determine & then execute next generation indirect procurement for supply chain operations: Strategy, People & Organization
• Set clear goals for the team, lead & manage towards outstanding performance
• Develop team members for future progression, including development of successor to this role
• Indirect leadership & coaching of procurement/wider colleagues across the organization
• Act as member of Indirect Procurement Leadership Team, designing and implementing Indirect Strategy
• Act as associate member of Regional Procurement Leadership Team
• Represent McCormick Procurement on external Procurement Councils to learn, incorporate & share best-in-class Procurement across industries.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
• Tuition assistance
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees