Category Manager, NA - Indirect Procurement

About the Position

Category Manager, NA - Indirect Procurement

Mentor, OH, United States

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At Avery Dennison, we are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for assigned categories of goods and services, ensuring alignment with global Procurement transformational goals and objectives.
• Lead the sourcing process for assigned categories, including RFP/RFI development, supplier selection, competitive bidding, and contract negotiations to secure best value for the organization.
• Identify and deliver cost savings targets for assigned categories or projects within North America and across divisional Indirect categories.
• Coordinate regional and multi-site procurement activities, consolidating indirect spend to achieve volume economies and enhance procurement leverage.
• Analyze suppliers and markets to identify trends, industry dynamics, and opportunities for marketplace advantage, developing and implementing strategies that enable high quality, delivery, and productivity cost savings.

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering (MBA is preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Indirect Procurement.
• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and diverse teams.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends in indirect procurement, with proficiency in Google Workspace, Ariba, or function-specific software.

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We Offer

• Inclusive Healthcare Support: Access to our large network of medical and behavioral health professionals.
• Retirement Savings: Automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible for Parental Bonding Leave for new additions to your family.
• Paid Time Off: Start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job. The longer you work for the Company, the more days you will accrue.

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About the Company

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected.

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Salary

The salary range for this position is $107,250 - $160,160 per year.

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Note: The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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