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McCormick & Company

Technical Specialist II

McCormick & Company, Cockeysville, Maryland, United States, 21030

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McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time

Technical Specialist . This new hire will work in

Technical Innovation Center , locatedin

Hunt Valley, MD . The

Technical Specialist

will report to a

Director of Product Development.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor" and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Consumer R&D and the Culinary, Applications and Sensory teams with administrative support

Assist with both internal and external customer or vendor visits such as ordering and setting up breakfast/lunch, preparing meeting rooms, making necessary arrangements, etc.

Manage procurement card process and execute any required cross charge activities as required

Create and manage purchase orders and vendor set ups

Prepare presentations, numerical reports and update and maintain various spreadsheets and databases

Entry of technical product data into McCormick or customer data portals

Serve as the timekeeper for the Consumer R&D and the Culinary, Applications and Sensory teams. Manage payroll and document vacation and sick time

Handle departmental administrative duties as required i.e., ordering office/lab supplies, preparing purchase requisitions, etc.

Oversee NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) process from beginning to end

Coordinate, project manage, and support R&D events: Technical Innovation Summit, EOY meetings and events, monthly team-building lunches, and other events upon request

Provide support and serve as the backup to EA of Chief Science Officer

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite

Ability to prioritize competing work demands, planning and organizing to meet scheduled deadlines

Strong organizational skills, including paper and electronic filing systems

Approachable and helpful demeanor with a strong customer focus

Ability to respond to internal & external customers in a pro-active and timely fashion

Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in all work

Ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential material and information

Professional, positive, service-oriented behavior in all interactions

Ability to anticipate and initiate cyclical activities

Proven job-related, complex problem-solving and independent judgment abilities

Ability to complete projects with limited supervision

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Experience with SAP, Concur, Ariba is plus

The pay range for this position is $23.97 - $35.95.

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, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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