Strategic Procurement Lead - Chemicals (Hybrid)

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive healthcare healthcare

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Procurement Manager - Chemicals for its Taylor Adhesive business in North America. The role sits at our Mentor, Ohio headquarters on a hybrid schedule and reports to the Procurement Director of Chemical, Films & Paper.

You will lead strategic procurement initiatives, drive spend optimization, and manage supplier relationships to create value and reduce risk across the regional spend. This is a senior, global-facing position with cross-functional exposure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or related experience with supervisory and leadership experience.
• Experience leading complex RFx, supplier negotiations, and developing contracts.
• Vendor selection and negotiation skills with strong business acumen and a digital mindset.
• Excellent presentation, oral, and written communication skills with ability to distill market data for execs; travel domestically as needed (<10%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Project Nova initiatives and strategic procurement plans within assigned business categories.
• Effectively leverage collective commodity spend across divisions to maximize negotiation power, supply security, and total cost of ownership.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews to drive performance and accountability.
• Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies for competitive advantage in materials and reducing supply base risk.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, and cross-functional teams to identify future sourcing needs, drive sustainability, and introduce innovative suppliers.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Leadership experience

RFx processes

Vendor negotiations

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Avery Dennison is seeking a Procurement Manager - Chemicals for its Taylor Adhesive business in North America. The role sits at our Mentor, Ohio headquarters on a hybrid schedule and reports to the Procurement Director of Chemical, Films & Paper.

You will lead strategic procurement initiatives, drive spend optimization, and manage supplier relationships to create value and reduce risk across the regional spend. This is a senior, global-facing position with cross-functional exposure.