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, 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, JAPAN, 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.

Job Description

Strategic purpose of the position:

The Head of Procurement, MSEA Pacific 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 executionDriving 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

People Manager Role:
As People Manager for the HR procurement agenda in the region, s/he will be responsible for personal development of his/her team in the functional area.

Job responsibilities:

Manages procurement operations on a sub-regional levelDrives key stakeholder management in the specific countries under managementLeads and supports strategic sourcing and transformation activities within countries under managementAligns & Accountable to realize savings targets in the specific countries under managementSupports new product development in the specific countries under managementResponsible for Human Resource Management and team development in the sub-regionLeads and/or direct Supplier Relationship Management in the specific countries under managementLeads major contract negotiations and contract utilization in the specific countries under managementResponsible for budget in the specific countries under managementResponsible for the compliance agenda

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

Qualifications

Personal qualifications / competencies:

Strategic and analytical mindsetStrong cross functional project leadership skillsStrong communication and persuasion skillsAbility to work with complex problems and drive strategic thinkingExtensive stakeholder management experienceStrong in contract negotiations on an international level360 degrees communication / co-ordinationInnovative and and able to think out of the boxResult and execution orientedOpen-mindedAmbitious with a strong drive

Professional qualifications/competencies:
Functional skills:

Analytical drive and ability to independently perform market and industry analysisExpert in conducting spend & demand analysisThorough knowledge of how to assess, screen and select suppliers, including extensive usage of TCOExpert in RFx development & execution and knowledge of e-procurement/e-auction development and executionHighly skilled in contract negotiations at international levelSolid experience in Supplier Relationship ManagementThorough knowledge about governance/policies & proceduresStrong stakeholder management skillsExperienced in managing riskHigh level of industry knowledgeUnderstanding of Corporate Social Responsibility

Other skills:

Project manager/ leadership skills both cross functional & cross cultureThorough knowledge of financial instruments and analytical toolsExtensive usage of office softwaresFluent in English language (spoken and written)Other language skills (spoken) will be a plus

Experience:

Minimum 7-8 years relevant commercial experience within all aspects of strategic & tactical procurement at regional or global levelInternational work experience in related industry/category

Education:
Master degree (Engineer / Business school).

Travel days
20% to 30%

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. 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.