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,  SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER!

ABOUT GLOBAL PROCUREMENT:

The Global Procurement function at Avery Dennison is evolving to become a Value Creator function, Following are our team fundamentals. 

Our Vision: To create value for the enterprise through our ONE Avery Dennison procurement mindset.

Our Mission: To gain a competitive advantage in our industry through exceptional procurement practices with an ultimate goal of creating value for the enterprise and our customers. We engage with our internal and external stakeholders in ways that cultivate trusted partnerships. We mitigate risk, employ innovative thinking, embrace the rapidly emerging digitized world and commit to practices that advance sustainability.

ABOUT ROLE: 

The Senior Manager, Procurement - Sustainability & Innovation will be responsible for the coordination and execution of Global Procurement sustainability and supplier innovation initiatives, with a focus on analysis, reporting, evolving regulations, supplier engagement, and stakeholder support initiatives that align with Avery Dennison’s enterprise sustainability goals and overall Plan to Win.  This role requires a blend of subject matter expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to drive change in a global organization.

Our global Materials Group comprises Label and Packaging Materials, Graphics Solutions, Reflective Solutions, and Performance Tapes businesses and this role will seamlessly support the collaborative efforts across those respective businesses.  Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Strategic Programs and Operational Excellence, this role will enable execution of the functional strategies developed by the Global Materials Procurement Leadership Team (GMPLT)

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as procurement’s central point of contact for sustainability and supplier-driven innovation.

• Monitor evolving global regulatory frameworks and proactively translate these to functional requirements.

• Maintain the Sustainability Playbook for Procurement and provide training to the procurement team.

• Partner with the Enterprise Sustainability Centers of Excellence (COEs) to execute against company goals and report performance.

• Design and execute a structured program for supplier-driven innovation, encouraging strategic suppliers to propose and co-develop innovative solutions that deliver both business value and sustainability impact. 

• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to sustainability, monitor supplier carbon emissions data, and contribute to external disclosures and sustainability reports.

• Conduct supplier risk assessments  and develop corrective action plans for underperforming vendors.

• Coordinate cross-functional supply chain due diligence activities and reporting.

• Track supplier engagement activities and report on program progress.

• Help suppliers build their capacity to provide credible and consistent emissions disclosures.

• Integrate emissions reduction targets into vendor performance frameworks and sourcing strategies.

• Partner with category managers to to identify high-impact categories and regions for focused sustainability interventions while embedding KPIs into sourcing decisions and supplier selection criteria.

• Lead and participate in sustainability related projects: managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication.

Skills & Capabilities

• Leadership Competencies: 

  • People Leadership: Lead change whilst simplifying & prioritizing actions. 

  • Business Leadership: Able to provide strategic leadership, think outside in and nurture innovation.

  • Self Leadership: Ability to be agile, champion collaboration and deliver holistic results at rapid speed. 

• Functional Competencies: 

  • Process Analysis & Optimization: Inside-out knowledge, passion and ability to adhere to enterprise processes led by Procurement, operating with a strong process mindset, demonstrated through ability to analyze, optimize and streamline workflows to achieve efficiency and quality outcomes

  • Continuous Improvement: Strives for high-quality performance in self and the organization, taking initiative to improve services or processes to deliver optimum results, and encourages a culture of continuous improvement within the function

  • Digital Mindset: Insight to leverage digital technologies to streamline procurement processes, enhance collaboration, and improve efficiency, such as e-procurement systems, contract management software, supplier relationship management platforms, and electronic sourcing tools.

• Value Creation: Well versed with the ESG needs with an ability to drive market driven innovation whilst keeping an enterprise mindset.

• Job Competencies:

  • Skillset: Proven ability to operate with a Global Mindset. Exceptional Collaboration Skills with internal as well as external partners. Ability to compile, research, analyze information & to compose and present comprehensive reports. Demonstrated success in cross-regional projects or initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead, support and conduct multi-layered, complex projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

  • Mindset: Optimistic & situational leader who will nurture a cohesive and united team and inspire them to reach newer heights. Collaborative mindset with every internal and external partner and ability to support and inspire peers as well as senior leadership team. 

  • Behavior: Be a true champion of Avery Dennison Core Values. Integrity, Courage, External Focus, Diversity, Sustainability, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence.

• Requirements and Prior Experience: 

  • 5+ years of experience in procurement with a focus on sustainability, ESG and supplier innovation.

  • Proven track record of developing and implementing sustainable procurement strategies or supplier innovation programs.

  • Strong understanding of sustainable procurement practices, ESG frameworks, human rights in the supply chain, and relevant regulations.

  • Ability to analyze data, identify reduction opportunities, and measure KPIs for sustainability.

  • Experience working in cross-functional teams to implement processes and changes.

  • The role may require some global travel.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Environmental Science

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.