Category Manager

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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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit IYouTube Job Description Leader in Global Procurement responsible for developing and driving execution of category management strategies for the achievement of long‑term goals and short‑term business plans. Manages the development and delivery of value from the supply base to mitigate risk, reduce cost, and reduce working capital to meet and exceed business and customer expectations. Responsible for highly strategic spend up to $600 million that can be leveraged globally for major capital equipment and services used to produce products. Regularly engages with technically robust details where first‑hand, in‑depth product knowledge greatly enhances the value proposition offered by the function. This role will be over our Capital Expenditures Equipment Category. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Regularly engage with mid‑level leadership (Plant, R&D, & Functional Managers), frequently interact with senior leaders (Directors, VPs, BU / Function Exec's), and intermittently interact with Bemis Officers to develop and apply a multi‑year strategy to account for current and future market conditions and organization requirements. Independently lead projects by guiding, directing and creating alignment with project stakeholders utilizing project management principles, tools and practices to manage projects within constraints, producing multiple deliverables simultaneously while meeting or exceeding targets. Engage global stakeholders to evaluate cross region opportunities, develop relationships with global peers, actively lead and/or coordinate global initiatives as required, provide global consultation and direction frequently across all regions, work regularly to leverage a global supply base and share best practices with global teammates. Leverage extensive negotiation experience with large, complex negotiations with other organizations and contractors, establishing clear negotiation strategy, objectives, plans, and response to various negotiating tactics. Systematically identify and analyze risk on all expenditures within the category and implement risk management strategies to reduce the potential impact of risks and assure continuity of supply. Identify, forecast, and execute on cost‑out opportunities and working capital improvements utilizing a multi‑year strategy to maintain a continuous flow of opportunities. Understanding the current supply base and competitors within the category as well as market trends, and technical and commercial elements to formulate strategies and tactics that derive value from a range of commodities within the assigned category. Building upon industry‑wide networks, and cultivating internal relationships, deliver on opportunities to transform cost structures and introduce innovation to company products and processes. Use Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) techniques to deliver increasing levels of value and competitive advantage. Apply own experience and seek the expertise of others in business regarding technical, legal/regulatory, geographic, and commercial facets of the industry, as well as product, and supply/demand knowledge. Understand the cost drivers of the commodities within the category, along with market trends and industry benchmarking, to assure the lowest Total Cost of Ownership is achieved. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of intricate negotiation strategies and plans to achieve desired business results including legal and commercial terms, claims resolution, service levels and performance expectations. Read, understand, review and amend contracts to ensure they meet the organization’s needs. Develop, review, and influence the organization’s templates and toolkits, in conjunction with Legal, to ensure proper protection for the organization and compliance with law. Regularly utilize a multi‑step strategic sourcing process from planning through execution, implementation, and performance monitoring. Lead and coach others in the application and use of the strategic sourcing processes. Apply clear, reasoned logic to business decisions that link 1) objectives of the company and key stakeholders, 2) competitive strategies required for success, 3) people and activities needed to produce and sell products and services, and 4) business processes that support the ability to deal with the complexity. Anticipate and provide value added information, including forecasting future events and behaviors, to predict the effects of potential outcomes in business strategies. Collaborate with key stakeholders early to ensure buy in and support, helping others overcome resistance to change. Build organizational capability in Procurement, inclusive of leadership and development of Procurement Category Specialists, leading by example, continuous learning, and setting expectations for high performance. Develop market intelligence on global markets and suppliers within category, including supply/demand, costs, key material indexes, benchmarks in industry and market. Build collaborative, long‑term key supplier relationships to drive value to the business. Define, monitor and evaluate supplier performance measurements. Identify root cause of performance failures and drive continuous improvement in quality and service. WHAT WE VALUE Results Orientation Collaborative Relationships and Influencing Change Leadership Strategic Orientation Developing Organizational Capability Team Leadership Market Knowledge Project / Sourcing Management Risk Management Business Acumen Legal/Contracts Management Data / Information Analytics Negotiation Expertise Category Expertise / Management Energy and Execution WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred 10+ years of strategic procurement, or relevant technical / business leadership experience, and at least 3 years related product experience Professional certification from related professional body desired Substantial experience with ability to demonstrate success Our Expectations 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. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr