Company Description

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, 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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will perform a combination of strategic sourcing, contract management, performance management, and relationship management functions for Avery Dennison’s Global IT Sourcing and Vendor Management (ITSVM) team including but not limited to Hardware, Software, Cloud services and IT professional services as well as and primarily (but not limited to) services in EMEA and APAC.

You will be responsible for managing your assigned portfolio, the full lifecycle of all associated IT Services purchasing (from initial concept/planning and vendor selection to contract closeout and vendor off-boarding), and strategic projects. You will also support the Vendor Management Office (VMO) objectives, enabling a consistent approach to implementing vendor management practices across the organization. These practices include the establishment of roles, governance processes and standardized scorecarding of key vendors. You will be known as a subject matter expert, a thought leader, and you will need to excel at building strong relationships with internal stakeholders as well as vendors.

You will be leading a team of 2 specialists

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategizes, develops, and is accountable for managing assigned categories/projects, including sustained delivery of results that meet business needs
Balances time between daily operation activities and strategic planning/projects, with work performed without appreciable direction
Contributes to the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization
Identifies and executes operational improvements for ITSVM and assigned categories
Partners with Avery Dennison stakeholders globally and works cross-functionally and cross-regionally with operational teams and other key stakeholders globally
Manages assigned portfolio and projects, engaging as the subject matter expert, providing consultation to key stakeholders, and identifying any portfolio optimization / consolidation opportunities
Manages communications with vendors, stakeholders, internal reviewers, and finance teams
Creates and delivers high-value, Global IT sourcing strategies, including: market analysis/benchmarking, vendor evaluation/selection (e.g. RFx, due diligence, Q&A, scoring), cost forecasts, and negotiation strategy (including leveraging global capability and scale)
Leads contract development, negotiates contracts, drafts commercial terms, manages contract approvals, and creates and/or approves order documentation (SOWs, POs, Requisitions, etc).
Facilitates post-execution contract management, including: maintaining the contract system of record, providing proactive renewal/obligation notifications, analyzing problem areas, and helping resolve disputes
Supports the deployment of consistent vendor management processes,
Responsible for providing administrative support, such as tracking, reporting, data entry, scheduling, and other tasks as needed to support the ITSVM team and Sourcing and Vendor Management lifecycle.
Provides guidance to less experienced team members

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or technology; MBA or JD degree is preferred
Minimum of 6 years' experience in global IT sourcing, vendor management, and strategic procurement
Proven expertise in supply chain management, category management, and strategic sourcing
Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, drafting, and management
Proficiency in sourcing, asset, and contract management tools and practices
Excellent project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple vendors and projects simultaneously
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver high-impact presentations
Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
In-depth understanding of enterprise IT and indirect categories such as HR & Benefits, Finance, Legal, Risk, M&A, Tax, Communications, Treasury, and Contingent Labour
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
Strong business acumen and understanding of international business practices and regulations
Proven track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements through strategic sourcing initiatives
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10% of the time)

Additional Information

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea)

Sourcing and vendor manager

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