Capital Equipment Procurement Category Lead

About the role

The Capital Equipment Procurement Category lead will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for a portfolio of equipment technology with a spend responsibility of approximately $40 million USD. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills to deliver cost optimization, risk mitigation, and innovation across a technically complex product portfolio. Operating within a shared services model, the position supports North America Rigids and collaborates extensively with global and divisional stakeholders.

The successful candidate will combine market insight, supplier engagement, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure supply continuity, competitive advantage, and alignment with business objectives.

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships; review technology, operations, and supply chain opportunities.
• Travel to supplier and divisional sites, trade shows, and industry events as required.
• Act as liaison between suppliers, international sourcing, divisional manufacturing, plant operations, sales, R&D, and the EVV purchasing group.
• Acquire and maintain deep knowledge of market forces, cost trends, technology developments, and R&D platforms for assigned commodities.
• Conduct periodic sourcing reviews using cost models to validate strategic metrics and results.
• Create risk assessments and recommend actions regarding supplier reliability, financial health, and market competitiveness.
• Lead cross‑functional projects, ensuring resource alignment and timely delivery of objectives.
• Review and negotiate contracts to support commodity‑specific strategic and financial goals.
• Provide training and guidance to purchasing staff and other internal groups.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conduct business reviews with suppliers.
• Create and manage contracts with key assigned vendors.
• Strong technical understanding of Packaging Capital Equipment Technologies in assigned commodities

• 3-5 years in procurement, engineering or supply chain management, preferably in a global manufacturing environment (Capital Equipment experience preferred).
• Proven experience managing high‑value spend and complex commodity portfolios.
• Strong negotiation and an understanding of contractual terms.
• Proficiency in cost modeling and market analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)