Associate Manager - Indirect Procurement

Company Description

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION 

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. 

Job Description

This role  will be responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement of indirect goods and services and shall work from our corporate office in Gurgaon. This role will report to Director - Indirect Procurement based out of Gurugram HO and work closely with cross-functional and global procurement teams to implement cost-effective procurement strategies and ensure efficient support for plant operations across India for assigned categories . 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 

● Develop and execute procurement strategy for indirect goods and services in alignment with the company's goals and objectives . Lead the sourcing process , including RFP/RFI and negotiations to secure the best value for the organization

● Identify opportunities for cost savings , process improvements , and supplier relationship enhancements . 

● Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers , negotiate favorable terms , pricing and agreements . ● Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations to ensure quality and reliability . 

● Drive sourcing initiatives with required agility and experience in managing procurement operations.

● Lead sourcing activities along range of categories (facilities, marketing,travel, packaging, MRO, CAPEX ) as assigned time to time , ensuring alignment with overall procurement objectives

● Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify industry trends, best practices, and potential sourcing opportunities.

● Collaborate with internal stakeholders(plant operations , HR ,etc ) to understand their requirements and develop category -specific strategies.

● Draft , review and negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with legal and company standards ● Monitor contract expiration dates and terms to proactively address renewals and changes 

● Ensure compliance with company policies , industry regulations and ethical standards . 

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Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Engineering /MBA 

● Proven experience of at least 5 years in indirect procurement 

● Strong negotiation , analytical and problem -solving skills 

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

● Ability to work with cross functional teams of diverse background 

● In depth knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends in Indirect procurement

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.