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.
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. 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 in the financial planning and forecasting process as well as provides periodic relevant market information and dynamics to internal stakeholders for all global regions. Provides information to Regional Procurement for Level I & II Supply and Quality Issues; actively involved team participating in Level II Supply & Quality issues. Develops and documents in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers. Assists with make-buy decisions; conducts formal presentations as well as coordinates and conducts supplier reviews. Works mostly independently in establishing strategic direction, pursuing savings opportunities and assessing supplier performance and problem resolution within assigned categories. Works within established policies and procedures. Moderate unfavourable impact to cost (budgets, P&L) quality, service and ability to produce product. Low to moderate category complexity with low customer interface. Job requires good analytical skills as well as evaluative judgment based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complicated or novel situations. Direct impact on the business through responsibility for the quality of the tasks performed or services provided. Area of impact is restricted to area (usually part of sub-function/function)
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study 4+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience. 2+ yrs project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects. Project management/process improvement. 2+ yrs managing, leading developing dynamic work teams. No supervisory responsibility. Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories. Technical awareness in assigned categories. McCormick product and business knowledge. Company priorities and strategic direction. Systems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage. Regular assessment and analysis of moderately complex business opportunities. Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities. Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange complicated information. Leadership - Occasionally provides on-the-job training and mentoring to new team members. Certification and/or Licenses CPM or APICS certification
Salary range US$80,000 - US$100,000 per annum plus, discretionary bonus and statutory benefits. Full time role with 40-45 hours per week. Office environment. Location: George Town.
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