Procurement Manager Chemicals

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 .

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

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To strengthen our EMEA Procurement team we are looking to hire a Procurement Manager to lead our Procurement team Chemicals. In this position, you will co-develop and execute the strategic direction for all categories in the European Chemicals portfolio.

Main Responsibilities :

• Work closely with the Global Procurement teams to ensure value creation for the business in the region.
• Work with the regional Product Leadership Teams to translate needs into multi-year roadmaps that deliver innovation, differentiation, and competitive advantage.
• Continuously scan and scout both the market and our existing supply base to facilitate supplier-driven innovation - bringing outside intelligence to our front-end organization.
• Partner with R&D to uncover and execute cost-out opportunities while also maintaining a healthy pipeline of new materials and supplier capabilities.
• Work together with Supply Chain & Operations to guarantee raw materials availability and quality, while at the same time exploring opportunities to increase service value through reducing MOQs, lead times, and business continuity risks.
• Lead Chemicals Procurement in the region and represent the category at the European Procurement leadership team as well as across stakeholders and partners.

• Bachelor / Masters' degree (focus on Polymer Science / Chemistry is a plus)

• Prior experience (4y+) in direct Procurement of Chemicals in an international (preferably MNO) environment

• Prior experience and understanding of the global Chemical industry value chains, cost drivers, and dynamics

• Strong Financial skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional talent in negotiating and networking

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong supplier relationships

• Full professional proficiency in English

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!