Continuous Improvement & Risk Manager

Laurenshekwerk; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food industry company in the UK seeks a Continuous Improvement & Risk Manager. This role focuses on leading procurement initiatives and managing supplier relationships effectively. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, analytical, and influencing skills, with a commitment to fostering collaboration across teams. This position offers an opportunity to develop key strategies that align with the company's objectives, ensuring successful program execution across the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead procurement initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Align procurement actions to business strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for key initiatives.
• Supervise and develop the PMO Risk Management team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cross-cultural communication

Analytical mindset

Influencing capabilities

Conflict resolution

Job description

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Position Overview

Strategic and program execution lead for EMEA Procurement, with overall objective to deliver the Procurement Objectives and Ambition for the EMEA region with strong focus on leading continuous improvement initiatives across all procurement categories and overseeing holistic risk management initiatives.

Location: Haddenham, UK

Main Responsibilities

• Align procurement actions to business strategy
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders / business leaders to design, implement and drive key regional procurement continuous improvement
• Integrate holistic risk management programs
• Supervise, coach and develop PMO Risk Management team
• Conduct and evaluate loss analysis in the value chain linked to supply and supplier risk including design and implementation of a holistic program to minimize loss from supply performance across all EMEA procurement categories
• Work closely with global procurement teams (e.g. D&T) to ensure timely delivery of global initiatives across all categories in EMEA region
• Where applicable, bring external insights to help shape the Procurement strategy and action plans
• Enable and improve functional excellence in cooperation with global D&T team

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated ability to lead procurement initiatives and manage supplier relationships effectively
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on collaboration and performance
• Excellent cross‑cultural communication and stakeholder engagement across all organizational levels
• Skilled in presenting and promoting proposals with clarity and impact
• High‑level influencing and negotiation capabilities to drive strategic outcomes
• Analytical mindset with a focus on solving complex problems and removing operational blockers
• Ability to align procurement strategies with business needs and deliver measurable results
• Proficient in conflict resolution and fostering constructive dialogue in challenging situations

Company

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers, 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.

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