Sr Manager, Category Procurement PP Americas

Amcor is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Procurement PP Americas in Evansville, IN. This role involves developing sourcing strategies for resin categories, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. The position requires collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive value and manage risks. Key responsibilities include supplier qualification, sourcing reviews, and project management. Travel to supplier sites and industry events is required.
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At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.



Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.



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Job Description



About the role



The Senior Manager, Resin Procurement is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned resin categories, ensuring a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply base. This role partners closely with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive commercial value, manage risk, support business objectives, and lead strategic procurement initiatives across the organization.



Key Job Accountabilities




Manage and design overall Supplier relationship, strategy, and business needs within assigned Commodity categories.


Meet, review, & discuss with Suppliers all available technology, operations, opportunities, and supply chain challenges.


Contract management and compliance, ensuring specific terms and requirements are present and met that support each commodity’s strategic and financial goals.


Travel to supplier and Amcor sites, applicable trade or industry events, and other locations as required.


Acquire and maintain an in-depth knowledge base of foreign and domestic market forces, trends in cost and technology, and R&D platforms within assigned portfolio of commodities.


Qualify suppliers, create risk assessments and make ongoing recommendations regarding suppliers, our supply base, their reliability, competitive pressures, capabilities, financial health, and market strengths/weaknesses.


Present and complete periodic comprehensive sourcing reviews of assigned commodity portfolio using cost models to validate strategic metrics and results.


Be the liaison between suppliers, international sourcing, divisional manufacturing facilities, sales, R&D, and the Purchasing department.


Act as project manager (develop, manage, and implement) for cross-functional teams ensuring cohesiveness and maximum utilization of resources to meet project objectives and timelines.


Work with Division Managers to implement a successful inventory strategy that meets inventory and working capital metrics.


Participate in the training and development of Purchasing staff and other groups as required.


Other Responsibilities as assigned by Director of Resin Procurement




Qualifications/Requirements




Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a technical degree, and 10yrs experience in Purchasing and/or related industry experience required.


High financial aptitude and preferably experience centered around financial analysis.


In-depth knowledge of resin manufacturing and grade selection preferred.


Experience with Commodity/Category management; understanding of manufacturing and design, design software, materials composition, testing methods, and industry costing methods.


Proven history of executing cost savings initiatives and strong project management experience.


Ability to analyze data quickly, accurately, and make sound recommendations.


Advanced project management skills; specifically project identification, validation, implementation, and execution.


Experience with international business and sourcing preferred.


Ability to negotiate with a high level of success.


Displays results-oriented leadership style with strong influential skills.


Ability to lead employees.


Possess the skills required to make presentations to all levels of Management.


High skill level with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, and the ability to learn others as required.




Our Expectations



We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:




Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team


Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation


Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns


The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products




Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity



Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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Compensation



The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $129 200 to $161 500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $129 200 to $193 800 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.



The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.



Benefits



When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:




Medical, dental and vision plans


Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees


Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location


Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program


Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account


Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits


Paid Parental Leave


Retirement Savings Plan with company match


Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)


Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)




About Amcor



Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC 



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