Global Procurement Manager - Paper Category

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.; 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.

Benefits

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.