Sr Manager, Category Procurement PP Americas

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 About the role

 The Senior Manager, Resin Procurement is responsible for developing and
 executing sourcing strategies for assigned resin categories, ensuring a
 reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply base. This role partners
 closely with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive commercial
 value, manage risk, support business objectives, and lead strategic procurement
 initiatives across the organization.

Key Job Accountabilities

* Manage and design overall Supplier relationship, strategy, and business needs
    within assigned Commodity categories.
  
* Meet, review, & discuss with Suppliers all available technology, operations,
    opportunities, and supply chain challenges.
  
* Contract management and compliance, ensuring specific terms and requirements
    are present and met that support each commodity’s strategic and financial
    goals.
  
* Travel to supplier and Amcor sites, applicable trade or industry events, and
    other locations as required.
  
* Acquire and maintain an in-depth knowledge base of foreign and domestic
    market forces, trends in cost and technology, and R&D platforms within
    assigned portfolio of commodities.
  
* Qualify suppliers, create risk assessments and make ongoing recommendations
    regarding suppliers, our supply base, their reliability, competitive
    pressures, capabilities, financial health, and market strengths/weaknesses.
  
* Present and complete periodic comprehensive sourcing reviews of assigned
    commodity portfolio using cost models to validate strategic metrics and
    results.
  
* Be the liaison between suppliers, international sourcing, divisional
    manufacturing facilities, sales, R&D, and the Purchasing department.
  
* Act as project manager (develop, manage, and implement) for cross-functional
    teams ensuring cohesiveness and maximum utilization of resources to meet
    project objectives and timelines.
  
* Work with Division Managers to implement a successful inventory strategy that
    meets inventory and working capital metrics.
  
* Participate in the training and development of Purchasing staff and other
    groups as required.
  
* Other Responsibilities as assigned by Director of Resin Procurement

Qualifications/Requirements

* Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a technical degree, and 10yrs experience in
    Purchasing and/or related industry experience required.
  
* High financial aptitude and preferably experience centered around financial
    analysis.
  
* In-depth knowledge of resin manufacturing and grade selection preferred.
  
* Experience with Commodity/Category management; understanding of manufacturing
    and design, design software, materials composition, testing methods, and
    industry costing methods.
  
* Proven history of executing cost savings initiatives and strong project
    management experience.
  
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