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.
McCormick employees - all 14,000 of us across the world - are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire a **Procurement Manager II **immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our site in Mexico City, Mexico.
(Please submit your CV in English)
**What We Bring To The Table**:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you'd expect from a global leader, we also offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
- We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)
- Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
- Tuition assistance
**Position Summary**
Responsible for Meats, Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Beans, Breadcrumbs and TVP categories globally and the development of category strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. Includes coordinating and leading global strategy execution activity supporting Direct spend.
**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 global 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-functionals to meet project objectives.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required
- 7+ 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.
- 3+ years managing, leading developing dynamic work teams.
- Proven experience and success in leading major cost savings initiatives and cross-functional teams.
- Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.
- Good understanding of material functionality, material flow and handling to optimize supply chain effectiveness.
- McCormick product and business knowledge.
- Knowledge of Company priorities and strategic direction.
- Ability to assess and analyze moderately complex business opportunities
- Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
- Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills
- Professional-Project Management
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.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.