Category Manager, NA - Indirect Procurement

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Healthcare Support

Retirement Savings

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Category Manager, NA - Indirect Procurement, to lead sourcing and cost-reduction initiatives for indirect categories in North America. The role emphasizes negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Based in Mentor, Ohio with onsite/hybrid work, you will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, coordinate multi-site activities, and deliver value through cost savings and improved supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Indirect Procurement.
• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and Google Workspace/Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for NA Indirect categories.
• Lead RFP/RFI development, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Identify cost savings and improve total cost of ownership.
• Coordinate regional procurement activities across multiple sites in North America.
• Analyze markets and suppliers to drive quality, delivery, and productivity.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

Ariba

Job description

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Benefits

• Inclusive Healthcare Support: Access to our large network of medical and behavioral health professionals.
• Retirement Savings: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Paid Parental Leave: You are eligible for Parental Bonding Leave for new additions to your family.
• Paid Time Off: You start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job. The longer you work for the Company, the more days you will accrue

Job Description

About the role

At Avery Dennison, we are transforming our Global Procurement function to be a value creator. As Category Manager, NA - Indirect Procurement, you will enhance total value procured from the Indirect supply base by leading standardization and consolidation solutions across Avery Dennison businesses in North America. This position investigates all new developments relative to Indirect Materials & Services, makes recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve quality, and is responsible for negotiating commercial terms and implementing procurement agreements with suppliers. This role is based on sustained delivery of business results, including supply assurance, cost, quality, service, and innovation required to meet business needs, reporting to the NA Regional Procurement Leader.

Key Responsibilities

This position is based on-site/hybrid in Mentor, Ohio.

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for assigned categories of goods and services, ensuring alignment with global Procurement transformational goals and objectives.
• Lead the sourcing process for assigned categories, including RFP/RFI development, supplier selection, competitive bidding, and contract negotiations to secure best value for the organization.
• Identify and deliver cost savings targets for assigned categories or projects within North America and across divisional Indirect categories.
• Coordinate regional and multi-site procurement activities, consolidating indirect spend to achieve volume economies and enhance procurement leverage.
• Analyze suppliers and markets to identify trends, industry dynamics, and opportunities for marketplace advantage, developing and implementing strategies that enable high quality, delivery, and productivity cost savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering (MBA is preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Indirect Procurement.
• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and diverse teams.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends in indirect procurement, with proficiency in Google Workspace, Ariba, or function-specific software.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $107,250 - $160,160 year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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