Job Description

We're looking for a highly skilled and proactive Purchasing Specialist to take a role in our procurement function. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic purchasing plans, managing key supplier relationships, and ensuring our procurement processes support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Strategic Sourcing & Planning: Develop and execute strategic purchasing plans for assigned categories to secure the best total cost of ownership, quality, and delivery performance.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for key vendors, evaluating and qualifying new suppliers while strengthening relationships with existing ones. You'll lead business negotiations and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Contract & Risk Management: Craft and negotiate favorable contracts, pricing, and terms. You will also proactively manage and mitigate risks associated with supply contracts and agreements.

• Cost & Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth cost analyses and monitor market trends to forecast price changes and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, production, quality, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with internal stakeholder needs.

• Operational Oversight: Oversee the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate order placement. You will also work with the planning team to maintain optimal inventory levels.

• Performance Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on key procurement metrics, including cost savings and supplier performance, to leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related discipline. An APICS certification is strongly preferred.

• Experience: At least 3-5 years of progressive experience in procurement or purchasing, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

• Core Competencies:

  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, with experience in forecasting and trend analysis.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team and influence cross-functional groups.

  • A self-motivated, results-driven individual with a track record of process implementation and improvement.

  • High degree of commitment, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure

Additional Information

We offer:

• Attractive salary package
• Workplace & work hours flexibility
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program 
• International environment 
• Events such as International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc. 
• A growing and welcoming team with good spirit!

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups: 

• EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
• Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
• Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region
•  DiverseAbility ERG - Championing inclusivity for people with disabilities

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea)