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.
Additional Information
What we offer
Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:
Health & Financial Benefits:
*We offer a gross benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance.
*Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support.
*We provide a free health check every 4 years, and free fruit on-site.
*Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund, employer pays ⅔ of the premium.
*Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
Time Off & Flexibility:
*Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated).
*Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law, with fully paid partner leave. We offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a €500 annual individual training budget, access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home.
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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 the FMCG, apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. 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 Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. 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.