Associate Manager, Procurement

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Supporting the country procurement efforts to efficiently and effectively maximize the value received from the suppliers to meet the company objectives
• Works with each business unit to lead centralized sourcing and procurement efforts, for His / Her Category
• Works with the internal stakeholder from initial need identification to category strategy definition and implementation
• Drives supply analysis/strategy, supplier identification, sourcing execution, contract negotiation and suppliers performance management and improvement. 
• Delivers cost savings opportunities to the organization, and assist in developing commodity strategy.

Other Responsibilities:

• Creation and management of short, mid, strategic procurement goals and objectives for Direct, Subcontracting and IM&S categories with Lead 
• Support in Creation  and execute improvement of procurement processes in alignment with the stakeholders, including market analysis, strategy sourcing & negotiation and contract approval.
• Identification and realization of cost-saving opportunities including local / regional consolidation projects
• Management of procurement systems. Adhere Procurement SOP to ensure Control and compliance in all procurement process . Foster culture of ethical Procurement practice.
• Preparation and raising RFQs, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and miscellaneous internal procurement support activities.
• Manage and monitor Supplier Performance, lead the development of corrective actions plans and follow-up when there are issues
• Develop and maintain supplier pool
• Ensure subcontractors' compliance with company policies and procedures in coordination with Global Compliance Team.
• Analyze and understand the cost drivers associated with each category/supplier
• Benchmark current products across suppliers and identify consolidation opportunities
• Ensure  Credit terms and Payments  follows Global Policy and Local Terms/ Regulation 
• Support procurement aspects of the related projects 

• Bachelor Degree or above / Engg Graduates ; MBA is an advantage (Preferably in Supply Chain management
• 8 + years’  Progressive procurement experience with 2 Years Managerial Experience 
• Strong leadership skill. Team player at executive levels to collaborate with business units and functional partners 
• Strong knowledge in  Modern sourcing and procurement principles , Compliance requirement, Supplier management and best practices
•  Strong negotiation skills . Ability to work under Pressure with ethical standard 
•  Experience with ERP and procurement systems
•  Good communication skills, strategic mindset and problem-solving skills 
•  Good/Excellent written and spoken English

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.