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MCCORMICK UK LIMITED
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Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
EMEA Buyer Commodities & Ingredients
Overview
Position: EMEA Buyer Commodities & Ingredients Based: Haddenham A vacancy has arisen for a Buyer looking after Commodities and Ingredients within the Procurement team. The position is located in Haddenham and reports to Procurement Manager Commodities. The successful candidate will not only need to demonstrate excellent supplier relationship management and strategic vision, but also the ability to work with, and influence internal stakeholders. Main Responsibilities · Develop and implement category strategies for a portfolio of ingredients and commodities, using category management tools and processes · Develop an annual budget for the categories within portfolio, and demonstrate the fundamentals and technical aspects that support the budget positioning, highlighting risk and identify plans to mitigate · Actively participate in, and support, a range of cross-functional project teams which deliver cost, quality & service optimizations, value improvement and innovation development (NPD) · Work across the business functions to ensure that the McCormick EMEA relationships are working as effectively as possible. · Actively support the engagement and activities driven from a Global level within EMEA region, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement, meeting participation, project updates and effective communication within Global Procurement organization · Ensure robust day-to-day management of business interfaces e.g. SAP, product supply, markets and S&OP processes. Candidate Profile · Graduate with a strong academic background ideally in a Business, Engineering or technical specialism. Evidence of international exposure is desirable. · Minimum of 3 years procurement experience with demonstrable results in managing complex portfolios. · Evidence of a strategic approach, with good communication and negotiation skills, and a desire to expand capabilities and take on more challenges. · Is able to communicate with people from diverse cultures and organizational backgrounds. · Creativity - Is naturally inquisitive and seeks to challenge and improve situations. · Efficient, results and task oriented. · Culture Fit – Is confident and comfortable with change and ambiguity. COMPANY Founded in Baltimore 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 11,000 employees around the world and more than $4.8 billion in annual sales in 2017, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures and food service businesses. We have a passion for flavour. The company is serving customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and consumers can buy our brands in more than 135 markets and territories. Our industrial business flavours snacks, wraps, beverages and many other products for customers, which include global restaurant chains and leading food manufacturers. With approximately 3,200 employees, the company has operations in 14 countries across the Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) Zone and serves customers in more than 25 markets through its consumer and industrial businesses. McCormick entered the Polish market in 2011 with the acquisition of the Kamis business in Stefanowo. The company currently employs more than 900 people in Poland, this role will be based at our European Shared Services in Lodz. McCormick set up it's EMEA Shared Service centre in Lodz in 2014, currently employing more than 350 people. The company’s long-term goal is to grow sales by 4-6 % globally with three avenues: base business growth through continuous investments behind our brands, product innovations, expanded distribution and acquisitions. Our growth starts with yours. For more than 125 years McCormick has developed a rich legacy based on our belief in the “Power of People”. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.