EMEA Regional Procurement Category Manager

Based: Haddenham, UK

Salary: Competitive + benefits             

Responsible for assigned categories 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 leading strategy execution activity in indirect Marketing spend.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading all Marketing categories in the EMEA region (including but not limited to) media, creative design & packaging, e-commerce, digital, market research, promotional activities, POS materials, merchandising.
• Leading the negotiations of procured materials and services to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) achieved.
• Developing and implementing strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation.
• Developing and documenting in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers.
• Assisting with make vs. buy decisions. Conducting formal presentations as well as coordinate & conduct supplier reviews.
• Participating in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level.
• Promoting high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership. Leading cross functional teams to meet project objectives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required.
• Marketing Procurement experience preferably in a FMCG environment due to fast pace of activation and speed to market.
• Marketing knowledge specifically on agency fees and production costs and digital content.
• Worked with Media suppliers either now or in the past – understand the basics of media buying (do not need to be a subject expert).
• Some eCommerce experience or a desire to learn. Social media and Digital media some previous time spent working on these areas.
• Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Ability to manage own time and projects from start to end.
• Able to adapt quickly and calmly to changes in stakeholders needs.
• Strong stakeholder communication needed.
• Credible to stakeholders in ability to deliver projects.
• Calm and rationale approach to projects.
• Appetite to get more involved in eCommerce and Digital.

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, our communities, and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

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 over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products 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 from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

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 & 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, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.