Technical Specialist II

McCormick & Company•Hunt Valley, MD

1d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Technical Specialist . This new hire will work in Technical Innovation Center , located in Hunt Valley, MD . The Technical Specialist will report to a Director of Product Development. McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 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 e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, 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 Flavor—where 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to prioritize competing work demands, planning and organizing to meet scheduled deadlines
Strong organizational skills, including paper and electronic filing systems
Approachable and helpful demeanor with a strong customer focus
Ability to respond to internal & external customers in a pro-active and timely fashion
Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in all work
Ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential material and information
Professional, positive, service-oriented behavior in all interactions
Ability to anticipate and initiate cyclical activities
Proven job-related, complex problem-solving and independent judgment abilities
Ability to complete projects with limited supervision
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, Concur, Ariba is plus

Responsibilities

Support Consumer R&D and the Culinary, Applications and Sensory teams with administrative support
Assist with both internal and external customer or vendor visits such as ordering and setting up breakfast/lunch, preparing meeting rooms, making necessary arrangements, etc.
Manage procurement card process and execute any required cross charge activities as required
Create and manage purchase orders and vendor set ups
Prepare presentations, numerical reports and update and maintain various spreadsheets and databases
Entry of technical product data into McCormick or customer data portals
Serve as the timekeeper for the Consumer R&D and the Culinary, Applications and Sensory teams.
Manage payroll and document vacation and sick time
Handle departmental administrative duties as required i.e., ordering office/lab supplies, preparing purchase requisitions, etc.
Oversee NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) process from beginning to end
Coordinate, project manage, and support R&D events: Technical Innovation Summit, EOY meetings and events, monthly team-building lunches, and other events upon request
Provide support and serve as the backup to EA of Chief Science Officer