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McCormick & Company
Procurement Buyer
Midrand
FULL TIME
September 3, 2024
Midrand, South Africa
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 coordinating and leading strategy execution activity supporting Direct and/or Indirect spend.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management 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.
- Develops and documents in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers. Assists with make vs. buy decisions.
- Conduct formal presentations as well as coordinate & conduct supplier reviews.
- Participates in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level.
- Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.
- Lead cross functional teams to meet project objectives.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required.
- 6+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
- 4+ years project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects.
- Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.
- Technical awareness in assigned categories.
- Systems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage.
- Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
- Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange complicated information.
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