Regional Procurement Manager

About the Position

Regional Procurement Manager

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

This role is available as a hybrid position in North York, Ontario, Canada, or as a US-based remote position.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for the procurement organization and the services provided through the procurement function in the specific countries under management.
• Guarantee continuous and sustainable supply and manage risk.
• Support in establishing sourcing strategies and execution.
• Driving and implementing best procurement practices (P2P, contract compliance, etc…).
• Support in reporting (Estimates, Budget, business cases, etc…).
• Support in execution NPDs.
• Involvement in day-to-day operations (quality claims, securing capacities with suppliers, etc…).
• Mentoring the procurement team (1-1s, development talks, etc…).
• Sparring partner for local management team.
• Manages procurement operations on a sub-regional level.
• Drives key stakeholder management in the specific countries under management.
• Leads and supports strategic sourcing and transformation activities within countries under management.
• Aligns & Accountable to realize savings targets in the specific countries under management.
• Supports new product development in the specific countries under management.
• Responsible for Human Resource Management and team development in the sub-region.
• Leads and/or direct Supplier Relationship Management in the specific countries under management.
• Leads major contract negotiations and contract utilization in the specific countries under management.
• Responsible for budget in the specific countries under management.
• Responsible for the compliance agenda.
• Drive e-procurement initiatives and usage of standard e-tools.

Requirements

• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Strong cross-functional project leadership skills.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills.
• Ability to work with complex problems and drive strategic thinking.
• Extensive stakeholder management experience.
• Strong in contract negotiations on an international level.
• 360 degrees communication / coordination.
• Innovative and able to think out of the box.
• Result and execution oriented.
• Open-minded.
• Ambitious with a strong drive.

Functional skills:

• Analytical drive and ability to independently perform market and industry analysis.
• Expert in conducting spend & demand analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of how to assess, screen and select suppliers, including extensive usage of TCO.
• Expert in RFx development & execution and knowledge of e-procurement/e-auction development and execution.
• Highly skilled in contract negotiations at international level.
• Solid experience in Supplier Relationship Management.
• Thorough knowledge about governance/policies & procedures.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experienced in managing risk.
• High level of industry knowledge.
• Understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Other skills:

• Project manager/ leadership skills both cross functional & cross culture.
• Thorough knowledge of financial instruments and analytical tools.
• Extensive usage of office software.
• Fluent in English language (spoken and written).
• Other language skills (spoken) will be a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-8 years relevant business experience within all aspects of strategic & tactical procurement at regional or global level.
• International work experience in related industry/category.

Education:

• Master degree (Engineer / Business school).

Travel: 15% to 20%

We Offer

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment.
• Pension and Employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.

Pay Transparency

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

About the Company

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.