Regional Procurement Manager

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 and mitigate loss, 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 nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com . At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are: Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment Pension and Employer match  Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate Paid vacation and paid holidays The Regional Procurement Manager is overall responsible for the procurement organization and the services provided through the procurement function in the specific countries under management. He/She shall guarantee continuous and sustainable supply and manage risk. This role encompasses close working with relevant local stakeholders within procurement but also with other relevant functions such as Finance, Production, Planning, etc… The position is expected to make significant impact to bottom line savings and requires close cooperation with stakeholders across operations, as well as in other functions with other relevant stakeholders at Group and/or local business units, to ensure that the maximum value is being extracted through sound stakeholder engagement, value propositions, supplier selection and robust procedures.  Aim is to further strengthen and develop local capabilities in all key markets for the region.  Main duties are (among others): Support in establishing sourcing strategies and execution Driving and implementing best procurement practices (P2P, contract compliance, etc…) Support in reporting (Estimates, Budget, business cases, etc…) Support in execution NPDs Involvement in day-to-day operations (quality claims, securing capacitities with suppliers,  etc…) Mentoring the procurement team (1-1s, development talks, etc…) Sparring partner for local management team Manages procurement operations on a sub-regional level Drives key stakeholder management in the specific countries under management Leads and supports strategic sourcing and transformation activities within countries under management Aligns & Accountable to realize savings targets in the specific countries under management Supports new product development in the specific countries under management Responsible for Human Resource Management and team development in the sub-region  Leads and/or direct Supplier Relationship Management in the specific countries under management Leads major contract negotiations and contract utilization in the specific countries under management Responsible for budget in the specific countries under management Responsible for the compliance agenda Drive e-procurement initiatives and usage of standard e-tools   Strategic and analytical mindset Strong cross functional project leadership skills  Strong communication and persuasion skills Ability to work with complex problems and drive strategic thinking Extensive stakeholder management experience Strong in contract negotiations on an international level 360 degrees communication / co-ordination  Innovative and and able to think out of the box Result and execution oriented Open-minded  Ambitious with a strong drive Functional skills: Analytical drive and ability to independently perform market and industry analysis Expert in conducting spend & demand analysis Thorough knowledge of how to assess, screen and select suppliers, including extensive usage of TCO Expert in RFx development & execution and knowledge of e-procurement/e-auction development and execution Highly skilled in contract negotiations at international level Solid experience in Supplier Relationship Management Thorough knowledge about governance/policies & procedures Strong stakeholder management skills Experienced in managing risk High level of industry knowledge Understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility Other skills: Project manager/ leadership skills both cross functional & cross culture  Thorough knowledge of financial instruments and analytical tools  Extensive usage of office softwares Fluent in English language (spoken and written)  Other language skills (spoken) will be a plus Experience: Minimum 5-8 years relevant business experience within all aspects of strategic & tactical procurement at regional or global level International work experience in related industry/category   Education: Master degree (Engineer / Business school).  Travel: 15% to 20% Pay Transparency The salary range for this position is $103,050 - $153,888 CAD / year. 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. Reasonable Accommodations Notice We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please contact (905) 215-0674 or nicole.brideau@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations. 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