Description

Summary:

The Procurement Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Procurement Manager in the management of the procurement function. This position is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies

• Manage supplier relationships

• Manage and review contracts

• Negotiate contracts with suppliers

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures

• Oversee the procurement process from requisition to payment

• Manage the procurement budget

• Identify and evaluate potential cost savings opportunities

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices

• Prepare and deliver presentations on procurement topics

• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best prices and ensure all the criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectation

• Evaluate vendor’s quotation to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required for the project

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field

• 8 years of experience in procurement or a related field

• Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Info

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Description

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect thy physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at  www.averydennison.com.

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZE AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.