Strategic Indirect Procurement Leader – North America

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 107,250 - 160,160; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison seeks a Category Manager North America to optimize total cost of ownership in Indirect Materials & Services. You will lead sourcing, negotiate contracts, and coordinate multi-site procurement across North America. Strong analytical and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential.

Requires 5+ years in indirect procurement and a Bachelor's in a relevant field; MBA is a plus. The role is based in Mentor, Ohio, with a focus on cost, quality, service, and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize TCO for assigned categories.
• Lead the sourcing process including RFP/RFI development, supplier selection, competitive bidding, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate regional procurement activities and consolidate indirect spend across North America.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value while ensuring quality and reliability.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA (optional)

Tools

Google Workspace

Ariba

Job description

Avery Dennison seeks a Category Manager North America to optimize total cost of ownership in Indirect Materials & Services. You will lead sourcing, negotiate contracts, and coordinate multi-site procurement across North America. Strong analytical and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential.

Requires 5+ years in indirect procurement and a Bachelor's in a relevant field; MBA is a plus. The role is based in Mentor, Ohio, with a focus on cost, quality, service, and supplier relationships.