Company Description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Procurement Manager to join our Indirect EMEA Procurement team. In this role, you will drive value optimization from the indirect supply base, focusing on packaging solutions, across Avery Dennison's European business units. You will lead sourcing strategy development for packaging materials as well as tactics to drive standardization and consolidation initiatives to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for packaging materials across multiple business units in Europe.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through supplier consolidation, negotiation, and value engineering.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive standardization and optimization of packaging specifications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring optimal performance and continuous improvement.
• Monitor market trends and industry best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement activities with overall objectives.
• Track and report on procurement performance metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a focus on packaging materials preferable.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across different functions and cultures.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% within Europe
• Fluency in English and preferably one other European language.