Senior Procurement Specialist

Avery Dennison; Dubai; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and enhance procurement processes. This role involves managing procurement systems, developing team strategies, and identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across business units. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and sustainability in a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement with strong negotiation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement goals for Direct, Subcontracting, and IM&S categories.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement Management

Negotiation Skills

Sourcing Principles

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Procurement Systems

Job description

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

• Creation and management of short, mid, and long term strategic procurement goals and objectives for Direct, Subcontracting and IM&S categories (together with his/her direct reports if there is any).
• Creation and improvement of procurement processes in alignment with the stakeholders, including market analysis, strategy sourcing & negotiation and contract approval.
• Identification and realization of cost-saving opportunities including local / regional consolidation projects.
• Management of procurement systems.
• Management of procurement staff in and across sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and miscellaneous internal procurement support activities.
• Development of the team strategy and support for employee development by offering proper training, coaching and job rotation opportunities.
• Manage and monitor Supplier Performance, lead the development of corrective actions plans and follow-up when there are issues.
• Develop and maintain supplier pool.
• Ensure subcontractors' compliance with company policies and procedures in coordination with Global Compliance Team.
• Analyze and understand the cost drivers associated with each category/supplier.
• Benchmark current products across suppliers and identify consolidation opportunities.
• Support procurement aspects of the related projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in procurement.
• Team player at executive levels to collaborate with business units and functional partners.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems.
• Good communication skills, strategic mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Good/Excellent written and spoken English.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.