Direct Tactical Buyer of Tail (m/f)

Location:

Lódz (90-032) – Lodz, Poland

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Purchasing & Supply Chain Jobs

Advertiser:

Mccormick & Company

Job ID:

132584337

Posted On:

31 December 2025

 
Direct Tactical Buyer of Tail (m/f)

Location: Lodz or Stefanowo
 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

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-Work within the Systems of High Performance (Goal Setting, Performance Management, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Training & Development, Information Systems, Rewards & Recognition) to ensure maximum benefits for the resources expended. Conducts Supplier Performance Management by assuring vendor compliance in terms of delivery and quality. Participates in supplier reviews.
-Manage existing supplier relationships, cultivate new supplier relationships. Facilitates contracts and pricing agreements w/suppliers. Participates in planning and forecasting process and establishing standard costs. Interact with Plant leadership to specify the precise product standards and service criteria that is expected from McCormick suppliers. Optimizes buying power and CBAs (current best approaches) by working collaboratively with Buyers from other McCormick divisions
-Maintain cost containment for supply chain and plant purchases. Under the direction and leadership of the Manager, leads and assists in continuous improvements projects focused on reducing costs and improving efficiencies
-Provide assistance to Engineering and Operations regarding required purchases and acquisitions related to CAAP’s
-Serve as liaison to Corporate Purchasing and will provide feedback and recommendations for improvement to vendor performance and issues
-Serve as a liaison for vendors and preferred suppliers. Places daily orders with vendor, monitors the process, and expedites deliveries. Analyzes product usages to maintain safely stock levels to optimize both cost and service and meet inventory objectives
 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

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-BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required
-Experiences in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment FMCG preferred with appropriate business experience in Procurement/Logistics, Information Technology, and/or Materials Management.
-Demonstrated proficiency with PC software, especially SAP, Excel , Word, and Lotus Notes. Strong contractual / negotiation and written and verbal communication skills.
-Has broad knowledge of Sourcing process and has developed an expertise in one or more categories of responsibility. Is expected to independently research other options, develop project plan/proposals and initiate discussions with supervisor to gain approvals.
-Has proven effective verbal and written communication skills.
-Has demonstrated effective negotiation skills w/some direction or oversight provided.
-Developed communication skills to exchange sometimes complex information.
 

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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.

 

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