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Global Purchasing Manager - Capsicums   

Employer
McCormick UK Limited
Location
Haddenham, UK
Salary
Competitive    
Closing date
20 Dec 2020

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying

Job Details

Position:   Global Purchasing Manager - Capsicums   

Based:      Haddenham, UK

Salary:       Competitive      

                                             Responsible for assigned categories and the development of global category strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. Includes coordinating and leading strategy execution activity.  Participation in the development of OGSM and Procurement planning activities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establishes and executes strategies for their categories globally. Leads supplier performance management through 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. 
  • Where applicable, directs the efforts of subordinates to establish and maintain reliable sources of supply and supervise the negotiation of procured materials and services. Manages and develops personnel and recruitment activity to promote an efficient operation as well as assuring a high level of motivation and morale
  • Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.  Engagement with senior procurement personnel to ensure category alignment with regional strategies
  • Participates and leads change management efforts while creating true alignment & integration internally and externally. Acts as internal consultant.
  • Provides information to Regional Procurement for Level I & II Supply and Quality Issues; actively involved team participating in Level II Supply & Quality issues
  • Participates in the financial planning and forecasting process as well as provides periodic relevant market information and dynamics to internal stakeholders for all global regions

CANDIDATE PROFILE

A degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study

 

CPM or APICS certification is seen as an asset

 

Extensive experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience                                                              

 

Proven experience from project management, execution of large, multiple or cross-functional projects.  

 

Comfortable with managing, leading developing dynamic work teams

 

Direct Buying Experience Required; Capsicum Buying Experience or similar category preferred

 

Experience interacting with senior stakeholders

 

Global origin experience

 

Understanding of supply markets and impact of supply and demand

 

Consensus driven, autonomous in actions

 

Able to work in cross-functional environment and drive engagement

 

Superior communication skills and ability to articulate a message

 

Natural Curiosity, High Energy

 

Flexible with travelling (10-20% of work time)

 

COMPANY

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people and our planet. 

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 12,400 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and flavors to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers in 150 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas with recognized brands including Schwartz. 

At McCormick, we have over a culture based on our “Power of People” principle.  This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, ethics and integrity and growth.  

TO APPLY

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team with a  passion for flavour, then please apply via our careers centre at http://www.mccormickcorporation.com/Career-Center

Agencies:  McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 

Company

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavour and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry.

 Our UK business manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavourful products for retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. We create flavours for a wide range of applications, such as beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery/confectionary, savoury, performance nutrition, and health.

 McCormick has had a presence in the UK for nearly 40 years. We have three sites across the country–our EMEA headquarters in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and innovation centre in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (which is on track to become McCormick’s first Net Zero carbon building), and our plant in Littleborough, Greater Manchester.

 Our brands and our products are trusted sources of flavour in millions of kitchens across the country—in homes and in restaurants. Our UK brand portfolio includes Schwartz, Frank’s RedHot, French’s, Cholula, Herdez, and OLD BAY.

Partnerships with farmers and suppliers around the world allow us to provide great-tasting, quality spices with consistency that you can trust. Our herbs and spices come from around 80 different countries.

 At McCormick, we stand together for the future of flavour, and we bring that commitment to work every day in the UK to deliver top-tier growth and quality from our global business.

 As a people-first culture, we encourage development in many ways, respect everyone’s differences and contributions, and do what’s right to develop our employees and to better our world.

 

Company info
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Location
Haddenham Business Park
Pegasus Way
Haddenham
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP17 8LB
United Kingdom

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