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At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.\nMcCormick employees - all 14,000 of us across the world - are what makes this company a great place to work.\nWe are looking to hire a Procurement Category Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.\nWhat We Bring To The Table:\nThe best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:\nCompetitive compensation\nCareer growth opportunities\nFlexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices\nPosition Overview\nResponsible for assigned categories and the development of strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. May manage subordinates. Includes coordinating and leading strategy execution activity for direct spend.\nKey Responsibilities\nManagement 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.\nPromotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.\nParticipates in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level.\nParticipates and may lead change management efforts while creating true alignment & integration internally and externally. Acts as internal consultant.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required\n5+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.\n3+ yrs project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects.\n2+ yrs managing, leading developing dynamic work teams\nThorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.\nTechnical awareness in assigned categories, McCormick product and business knowledge, Company priorities and strategic direction (internal only)\nSystems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage.\nAbility to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.\nSound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills \nAs a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.\nMcCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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