Global Procurement Manager - Paper Category

Job description

Global Procurement Avery Dennison’s Global Procurement function is actively evolving into a core Value Creator for the enterprise.

Our team fundamentals are driven by

Our Vision: To create 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. We engage with internal and external stakeholders to cultivate trusted partnerships, mitigate risk, employ innovative thinking, embrace the digitized world, and commit to practices that advance sustainability. We are currently in Year 3 of Project Nova, a 5-year transformation journey dedicated to positioning Procurement as a definitive competitive advantage by uplifting our Performance, Processes, Programs, and People.

About the role

Reporting to the VP of Procurement, Global Paper, the Global Category Manager will direct strategic sourcing and supplier management for critical paper sub-segments (such as Glassine, SCK, C1S, DT, etc.) This senior-level role champions our "One Global Materials Group" vision by balancing daily operational execution with long-range strategic planning. The successful candidate will optimize material costs, formulate high-impact global strategies, and lead a cross-regional Global Paper Community.

Key Responsibilities

Work Location & Setup: Hybrid setup based at our European Headquarters in Oegstgeest, Netherlands.

Global Strategy & Execution

Formulate, document, and execute multi-year global sourcing strategies aligned with broader business objectives to drive sustained delivery of business results such as supply assurance, cost reduction, quality, service, and innovation.

Tendering & Negotiation

Take a hands-on approach to the end-to-end tendering process (RFx) and lead direct negotiations for complex commercial agreements.

Supplier Management

Cultivate strategic supplier partnerships, resolve complex supply chain challenges, mitigate geopolitical risks, and optimize Best Cost Country (BCC) sourcing.

Community Leadership

Foster a unified "One Global Materials Group" mindset across a global matrix organization, partnering with and empowering regional Procurement teams to align with global objectives and elevate team performance.

Financial & Operational Excellence

Manage AOP forecasting, cost modeling, and index management, championing functional transformation and ensuring rigorous compliance with evolving sustainability mandates like EUDR and PPWR.

Qualifications

Required

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field); MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Experience

10+ years in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or category management with direct accountability for material cost results, and 5+ years of managerial/leadership experience within a complex global matrix organization.

Language

Excellent command of English and Mandarin proficiency would be an advantage.

Skills you need to succeed

Technical Skills: Deep expertise in developing and executing global category strategies, running competitive tenders, vendor selection, and utilizing should-cost models. Paper category expertise would be an advantage.

Communication & Leadership

Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills, with an exceptional ability to influence cross-functionally without direct authority.