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Company Description ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION Avery Dennison Corporation is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. > Founded in 1935. A FORTUNE 500 ® Company with sales of $6.1 billion in 2016 > Global Operations in 50 countries with two industry leading business- > Label and Graphics Materials - a global leader in the design and manufacture of pressure sensitive and non-adhesive coated papers, films and foils that are widely used in brand identity, bar-code labeling systems, product identification and other applications by label converters, consumer product companies, and others. > Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS) - provides sustainable, intelligent and creative services and solutions that elevate brands and accelerate performance throughout the global retail supply chain. Avery Dennison India Since entering India in 1997, Avery Dennison has experienced strong growth for the businesses, Label and Graphics Materials as well as RBIS and employs more than 1000 people. Label and Graphics Materials India works closely with brand owners, packaging professionals and converters in different segments viz. Home & Personal care (incl. HUL), Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverages, and Durables for providing labeling insights and solutions. MG India has three manufacturing facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Bangalore, as well as a network of strategically located sales and distribution centers, including facilities in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. The company and the Avery Dennison Foundation also have spearheaded a number of corporate social responsibility initiatives in India, including Spirit of Invention (InvEnt) Scholarship program supporting Indian engineering students, support for local schools in Pune and Gurgaon and a variety of employee volunteer activities. For more information, visit www.averydennison.com/India. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOW9EaiaQj4 Job Description ABOUT YOUR ROLE: This role is based out of our head office in Gurugram , and will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the procurement of indirect goods and services to support our operations at our Sites in the AMEA region, consisting of our locations across India,ASEAN, ANZ and Africa and Middle east. . The role will report directly to the Vice president - Procurement , APAC and collaborate closely with cross-functional and global procurement teams to ensure cost efficient procurement practices and contribute to overall success of the organization . Person will be part of the global indirect procurement leadership team. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Indirect Procurement Develop and execute procurement strategy for indirect goods and services in alignment with the company's goals and objectives . Lead the sourcing process , including RFP/RFI and negotiations to secure the best value for the organization . Identify opportunities for cost savings , process improvements , and supplier relationship enhancements . Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers , negotiate favorable terms , pricing and agreements . Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations to ensure quality and reliability . Manage a diverse range of categories such as facilities , marketing , travel , CAPEX ,Packaging , MRO etc Collaborate with internal stakeholders(operations , HR ,etc ) to understand their requirements and develop category -specific strategies Draft , review and negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with legal and company standards Monitor contract expiration dates and terms to proactively address renewals and changes Ensure compliance with company policies , industry regulations and ethical standards . Mentor , coach and groom team members for future roles within the organization . Digital solutions/Reflectives Collaborate closely with the Digital Solutions (DS)/Reflectives team to ensure timely and competitive sourcing of materials for client site projects. Develop strategic sourcing roadmaps and implement spend categorization for better procurement efficiency and cost control. Maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms for digital components. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures while supporting the organization’s broader business goals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering /MBA Proven experience of at least 8 years in direct/indirect procurement Strong negotiation ,commercial , analytical and problem -solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work with cross functional teams of diverse background In depth knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends in Indirect procurement Experience managing complex indirect spend categories across multiple countries and business units with a demonstrated ability to oversee complex sourcing transactions, negotiate effectively, and handle contractual responsibilities. Prior experience in team leadership or management. Demonstrated success in creating and executing effectiveDirect/ indirect procurement strategies. Additional Information AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK: We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, imbedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer: Workplace Flexibility Structured learning and development Mentoring program Competitive total rewards We look forward to receiving your application. Life at Avery Dennison Avery Dennison Instagram Avery Dennison Sustainability Goals Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Show more Show less
