Senior Manager, Global Procurement – Strategic Programs

Role Overview

• The Senior Manager, Global Procurement
• Strategic Programs will be responsible for execution of Global Procurement initiatives that align with Avery Dennison’s Plan to Win
• This role will be a strategic enabler to the global procurement function, implementing industry best practices, driving execution of strategic initiatives and governance
• Support a global team of direct and indirect category managers by accelerating strategic programs, managing procurement projects, and tracking functional KPI performance
• Lead execution and governance of highly complex global programs to achieve desired outcomes that truly position procurement as a value creator vs. just being a cost cutter
• Refine and execute upon the framework that has been established and accelerate the supplier partnerships that are critical to our success
• Drive progress on the fronts of competitiveness, delivery, quality, reliability, supplier innovation and sustainability
• Design, structure and partner with internal as well as supplier partners in driving successful tail rationalization and spend tightening across our global spend
• Support the digitalization and automation of our procurement processes and champion the adoption of digital procurement tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred)
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification (Change Management, Agile/Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are strongly preferred)
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement operations for direct and indirect, with a strong preference for individuals who have operated within a Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) or global corporate environment
• Experience in managing Chemicals, Paper and Films categories is preferred
• 3-5+ years of dedicated project management experience, with a proven track record of managing large-scale, global projects
• Proven track record of designing, launching, and managing large-scale global procurement initiatives, specifically Supplier Relationship / Risk Management (SRM) programs, Category Strategy frameworks, Contract Lifecycle Management, and Tail Spend rationalization programs
• Demonstrated experience leading or heavily supporting digital procurement transformations, including the integration of AI, automation, or advanced data analytics into the sourcing lifecycle
• Experience acting as an internal consultant or advisor, with a history of facilitating cross-functional workshops, guiding senior stakeholders, and driving change management across fragmented matrix organizations
• Experience navigating matrixed, global organizations; the role may require some global travel

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays