VP, Global Procurement - Materials Group

Job Description

ABOUT GLOBAL PROCUREMENT
The Global Procurement function at Avery Dennison is a Value Creator function. Following are our team fundamentals:

• Our Vision: To create holistic value for the enterprise through our ONE Avery Dennison procurement mindset.
• Our Mission: To gain a competitive advantage in our industry through exceptional procurement practices with an ultimate goal of creating a unique competitive advantage and differential value for the enterprise and our customers. We engage with our internal and external stakeholders in ways that cultivate trusted partnerships. We mitigate risk, employ innovative thinking, embrace the rapidly emerging digitized world and commit to practices that advance sustainability.
• Our Focus: We are committed to positioning Procurement as a competitive advantage for our enterprise. Our focus remains on uplifting our Performance, Processes, Programs and our People.

Mission
This role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Avery Dennison Global Materials Group Procurement Organization that is comprised of Label and Packaging Materials, Graphics Solutions, Reflective Solutions, Performance Tapes and Adhesives businesses, with a focus on ensuring competitiveness and value creation on the ~$3B global spend. This role will look over all the global categories (Papers, Films, Chemicals) and will enable spend and category optimization as well as building a united community of category managers across the world.

• Reporting Structure: Will report directly to the President of Materials Group.
• Location: The position is based in either Oegstgeest, The Netherlands (Amsterdam - The Hague area), or Mentor, Ohio. Global travel is required.

Critical Responsibilities

• Functional Leadership: Lead the global Materials Group procurement organization which looks after global categories such as Paper, Films, Chemicals and Indirects (total spend ~ $3B). Guide and coach the five regional Procurement Leaders (and a team of about 100 FTEs) who also serve as global Category Leaders.
• Functional Excellence: Continue to implement and further evolve the ongoing global procurement initiatives. Stay on top of the latest thinking and deploy best practice processes and tools at Avery Dennison (e.g., should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership).
• Digitalization and AI: Drive the digitalization of our procurement processes, and leverage AI to improve negotiation outcomes, costs and resiliency, and automate procurement processes.
• Procurement Strategy: Contribute to the overall Materials Group strategy; develop category strategies which support the business objectives. Be aware of regional differences and support the regional procurement leaders to translate global strategies into regional plans.
• Surplus Creation: Drive increased productivity year over year by both material cost-out and thoughtful evolution of our supplier base. Conduct structured RFX processes taking into account the total cost of ownership.
• Differentiation and Innovation: Stay on the leading-edge of materials trends, creating first-mover advantages and delivering innovation to the business. Partner with Product Line and R&D teams to determine future sourcing needs. Develop supplier innovation plans to support the growth of our business.
• Supply Security and Resilience: Assess and proactively address potential supply risks. Create sourcing options by qualifying alternative suppliers. Identify and mitigate risks (geopolitics, climate, compliance) to the global supply chain.
• Sustainability: Partner with the sustainability organization to engage suppliers and deliver improvements on key material topics, including Scope 3 GHG emissions and water reduction. Introduce more sustainable materials to our Product Innovation teams.
• Supply Chain Due Diligence: Support efforts to improve visibility of chemical and human rights risks across the Materials Group supply chain.
• Market Intelligence: Share market, competitive, and geo-political intelligence on a regular basis in all aspects of the supply chain to enable the enterprise to navigate accordingly.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Segment supplier base and identify preferred partners in line with our Avantage Supplier Program. Build and manage supplier relationships on a senior level.
• Internal Stakeholder Management: As a member of the Materials Group Leadership team, partner closely with peers. Make sure regional GMs get the necessary input required to align pricing with inflation. Closely work with R&D and Product Line Teams on cost-out and innovation initiatives. Work with Operations and Supply Chain to drive productivity and proactively manage supply issues.

Qualifications

Skills & Capabilities

• Skillset: Excellent strategy building & execution skills. Proven ability to operate with a global and matrixed mindset and lead teams to great results. Exceptional collaboration skills with internal as well as external partners. Ability to compile, research, analyze information & to compose and present comprehensive reports. Demonstrated success in cross-regional projects or initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead, support and conduct multi-layered, complex negotiations.
• Mindset: Optimistic & situational leader who will nurture a cohesive and united team and inspire them to reach newer heights. Collaborative mindset with every internal and external partner and ability to support and inspire peers as well as the senior leadership team. Believer in the power of technology/digitalization to drive procurement value.
• Behavior: Cultivates a collaborative and inclusive team environment, prioritizing collective success and the open exchange of ideas. Champions Avery Dennison’s Core Values: Integrity, Courage, External Focus, Diversity, Sustainability, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence.

Requirements and Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree/MBA desired.
• 15+ years of Procurement / Strategic Sourcing or Direct Category Management experience with a global company.
• Experience with Paper and Films is desired, and Chemicals experience is a major plus. Indirect experience is also a plus.
• International experience leading global and regional teams in a matrix organization.
• Result-oriented leader with an ability to build cohesive teams and drive transformation with a futuristic mindset.
• The role will require regular travel.

Additional Information

Why join 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. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands, founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement
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.