Regional Procurement Manager

Company Description 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 and mitigate loss, 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 nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at  Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

Pension and Employer match Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description This role is available as a hybrid position in North York, Ontario, Canada, or as a US-based remote position.
The Regional Procurement Manager is overall responsible for the procurement organization and the services provided through the procurement function in the specific countries under management. He/She shall guarantee continuous and sustainable supply and manage risk.

This role encompasses close working with relevant local stakeholders within procurement but also with other relevant functions such as Finance, Production, Planning, etc…The position is expected to make significant impact to bottom line savings and requires close cooperation with stakeholders across operations, as well as in other functions with other relevant stakeholders at Group and/or local business units, to ensure that the maximum value is being extracted through sound stakeholder engagement, value propositions, supplier selection and robust procedures.

Aim is to further strengthen and develop local capabilities in all key markets for the region. Main duties are (among others):

Support in establishing sourcing strategies and execution

Driving and implementing best procurement practices (P2P, contract compliance, etc…)Support in reporting (Estimates, Budget, business cases, etc…)Support in execution NPDsInvolvement in day-to-day operations (quality claims, securing capacitities with suppliers,  etc…)Mentoring the procurement team (1-1s, development talks, etc…)Sparring partner for local management team Manages procurement operations on a sub-regional level

Drives key stakeholder management in the specific countries under management

Leads and supports strategic sourcing and transformation activities within countries under management

Aligns & Accountable to realize savings targets in the specific countries under management

Supports new product development in the specific countries under management

Responsible for Human Resource Management and team development in the sub-region Leads and/or direct Supplier Relationship Management in the specific countries under management

Leads major contract negotiations and contract utilization in the specific countries under management

Responsible for budget in the specific countries under management

Responsible for the compliance agenda

Drive e-procurement initiatives and usage of standard e-tools

Qualifications

Strategic and analytical mindset

Strong cross functional project leadership skills Strong communication and…