Procurement Specialist

Amcor; Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah (WI, WI, WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Retirement Savings Plan with company ‑

Job summary

Amcor Limited in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking a procurement professional to support local purchasing and supplier management across indirect materials and services. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to execute strategies and optimize processes.

The ideal candidate will have an associates degree in business and relevant procurement or supply chain experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with a focus on driving cost efficiency and value creation within a global

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business-related area required.
• Bachelor's degree in business-related area preferred.
• Experience in procurement or supply chain is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of local procurement strategies and supplier relationships with stakeholders.
• Assist with sourcing and purchasing for indirect materials and services.
• Coordinate RFQ processes with suppliers and sites to determine total cost of ownership.
• Monitor supplier pricing and performance; communicate findings to teams.
• Assist with supplier issues related to delivery, quality, pricing, and risk.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and lean initiatives.
• Maintain files, records, and internal systems for procurement activities.
• Provide back-up coverage for agents at other locations as needed.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Associates degree in business-related area

Bachelors degree in business related area

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world‑class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Job Description

Supports the execution of purchasing functions across all Amcor sites. Includes the execution of purchases and purchasing projects for all indirect materials and services through Amcor global, national or regional purchasing agreements or understandings.

What You Get To Do

• Assists with executing local procurement strategies, contracts and supplier relationship management strategies in close collaboration with stakeholders and within the framework established by the Global Category Management Team
• Utilizes and optimize the requisition to payment and ordering process and procedures
• Collaborates with peers and leaders to continuously improve processes in compliance with the Global Procurement infrastructure standards
• Assists with sourcing and executing purchases for all indirect materials or services not otherwise contractually covered (local purchases, non-agreement purchases, unique materials)
• Coordinates RFQ process with suppliers and, working with supported sites, determines best total cost of ownership
• Monitors and reviews pricing from suppliers
• Interfaces with other departments to help select appropriate materials or services
• Assists with resolving supply, pricing, quality, delivery, and any other issues with suppliers
• Identifies, evaluates, and reports cost take out opportunities, sharing relevant information with other agents and Amcor Global Procurement associates.
• Collaborates with other purchasing agents to improve purchasing processes
• Performs administrative duties as required, i.e., maintain files, records, and internal systems
• Partner with and provide back‑up coverage for agents at other locations as needed.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates and foster Amcor core values.
• Supports continuous improvement in Procurement excellence opportunities.
• Uninterrupted and efficient flow of requested materials and services through utilization of lean processes and automation
• Build internal customer loyalty through positive engagement and service excellence
• Maintain processes, standards, and metrics to support the customer‑centric organization
• Support technology and innovative service solutions to maintain an “ease of doing business” environment
• Partner with Operations/Supply Chain to ensure a world class customer experience
• Demonstrate and foster Amcor Core Values

What We Value

• Results Orientation
• Collaboration and Influencing
• Functional Expertise
• Customer Orientation
• Negotiation
• Process Orientation

What We Want From You

• Associates degree in business-related area required. Bachelors degree in business related area preferred.
• Experience in procurement/supply chain capacity is highly preferred.

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)