Global Category Lead

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Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers' product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at

Job Description
Job Summary:
As Part of the Global Direct Material procurement group, the Global Procurement Category Lead - Textiles will be responsible for managing the procurement categories, identifying and executing strategic initiatives to improve the category and drive overall performance (incl. Cost Savings, Compliance, Sustainability, etc.). The Category Lead will also drive or support the supplier selection process, negotiations, and supplier relationship management according to the category archetype (center led, networked or decentralized). The Category Lead will work closely with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure that category requirements are met effectively, efficiently and at the lowest total cost of ownership.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that meet the organization's needs in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and service level agreements.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. product development, operation etc) to understand business needs and requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and maintain category-specific metrics and KPIs to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive cost savings and value creation initiatives within the category.
• Develop and maintain category-specific policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Keep up-to-date with market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies in the Textiles categories.
• Strong sense to create sustainable saving pipeline (e.g. Scope 3 etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in International Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Prior experience in Paper/Ink category management preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and favorable contract terms.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Proficiency in procurement technology and systems.

As a Global Procurement Category Lead - Textiles, you are responsible for tracking a range of metrics and KPIs to ensure that the category is managed effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational goals. Some of the key metrics and KPIs that you may be responsible for include:

• Savings: This KPI is one of the most important KPIs for Procurement Category Leads as it measures the cost savings achieved through effective category management practices. Savings can be achieved through various strategies such as supplier consolidation, negotiation, and value engineering. Procurement Category Leads are responsible for setting savings targets, tracking progress against those targets, and identifying new opportunities for savings. This metric is expressed as a percentage of the total spend for the category.
• Supplier Performance: This metric measures the performance of suppliers in terms of delivery, quality, and service level agreements. This metric will be tracked through supplier scorecards that measure key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, defect rates, and responsiveness. Supplier performance can have a significant impact on the overall performance of the category and the organization. Procurement Category Leads are responsible for monitoring supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Contract Compliance: This metric measures the degree to which suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract (external compliance) as well as spend covered by mutually signed contracts (internal compliance). This metric can be tracked through contract management systems that monitor compliance with key contract clauses such as pricing, delivery, and quality requirements. Contract compliance is critical for ensuring that suppliers deliver goods or services that meet the organization's requirements. Procurement Category Leads are responsible for monitoring contract compliance, identifying areas of non-compliance, and taking corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Category Spend: This KPI measures the total spend for the category. This metric is important for tracking the overall size and importance of the category within the organization. Procurement Category Leads are responsible for tracking category spend, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that spend is aligned with organizational goals.
• Total Cost of Ownership: This KPI measures the total cost of owning and operating the goods or services procured within the category. This metric considers not only the purchase price but also the cost of maintaining, operating, and disposing of the goods or services over their entire lifecycle. Procurement Category Leads are responsible for identifying opportunities to reduce the total cost of ownership, such as through value engineering or supplier consolidation.
• Cycle Time: This metric measures the time it takes to complete the procurement process from the time a need is identified to the time the goods or services are delivered. This metric is important for tracking the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process. Procurement Category Leads are responsible for identifying bottlenecks in the procurement process and implementing process improvements to reduce cycle time.

Additional Information
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.

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