Procurement Assistant 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, 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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Procurement Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Head of Procurement in the management of the procurement function. This position is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. The position focuses on developing all procurement categories:

• Direct Procurement
• Indirect Procurement - including Logistics, Capex, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), Site Services, Professional Services, etc.
• Subcontractor Procurement.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies
• Manage supplier relationships
• Manage and review contracts
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Oversee the procurement process from requisition to payment
• Manage the procurement budget
• Identify and evaluate potential cost savings opportunities
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices
• Prepare and deliver presentations on procurement topics
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best prices and ensure all the criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectation
• Evaluate vendor’s quotation to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required for the project
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
• 5 - 8 years of experience in procurement or a related field
• Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• Comfortable win working with various level of people locally/ regionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.