Procurement Specialist (12-month contract)

• Exciting opportunity to support the indirect procurement function on a 12-month contract basis 
• Global organisation with iconic brands (Gourmet Garden, Keens, Areoplane, Franks, Grill Mates to name a few)
• Hybrid working model, work up to 50% from home or elsewhere

This position will review and analyse categories to assure value generation, supply and risk mitigation within the Australian Indirect Portfolio by identifying needs of internal stakeholders and organization.

About Us

At McCormick, we're passionate about flavour. As a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings and flavour solutions, our trusted brands and innovative products are enjoyed by consumers and foodservice customers around the world.

In Australia, we partner with many of the country's leading retailers, food manufacturers and quick service restaurant brands, delivering high-quality products backed by world-class food safety, quality and innovation standards. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where people are empowered to make an impact, drive continuous improvement and grow their careers.

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a broad range of benefits, including: 

• Work from home: We have listened and allow you to decide where you work up to 50% of your time.
• A supportive culture & work-life balance: enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and personal life seamlessly.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives: Access a variety of programs focused on your physical and mental well-being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a team that gives back! Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive program to help you transition back to work as a new parent.
• Employee Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards program, highlighting your contributions and hard work.
• Engagement Activities: Enjoy regular fun-filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit.
• Flexible Novated Lease Options: Take advantage of novated lease programs with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.

About the role

As an important member of the procurement team, you will work across our 3 national sites. You will be responsible for managing spend and engaging with vendors and internal stakeholders to create value for the organisation across all of McCormicks Indirect spend.

• Develop and bring category strategies to life across assigned categories working within overall business objectives and improvement programs
• Engage with current and new supply partners, managing relationships, performance and commercial outcomes
• Improve overall business value from our supplier based activities
• Develop and provide reporting against business spend and performance
• Analyse market trends, and partner with internal stakeholders to bring actionable insights into business decision process
• Engage with buying, finance and site teams to continuously build and improve processes and workflows

 About You

• BA/BSc in relevant supply chain, commercial discipline or equivalent experience
• 3-4 years in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience
• 1+ years project management, execution of large, multiple, or cross-functional projects
• 2+ years purchasing experience in indirect categories ideal, but not a prerequisite
• You will possess and demonstrate strong negotiation, communication and influence skills
• You will ideally have food industry/agricultural industry process knowledge or background in specific indirect categories
• You will enjoy and get energy from dealing with many different people about a diverse range of topics
• Treat everyone with respect and possess genuine curiosity and willingness to learn

How to Apply

If you're a proactive procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your procurement experience and what interests you about this 12-month parental leave contract opportunity by Friday, 6 November 2026. 

Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application.  Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted. Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date.  Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.