Procurement Analyst PET

AF Deerfield IL Corporate

Full time

REQ_93188

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

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

Assists the PET Category Manager and Global PET Director on various procurement activities. Conduct analytical evaluations of multiple quotations for purchase of goods/services within the assigned area of responsibility. Help in the identification to continuously reduce the total cost of ownership and secure supply for assigned commodity/category. In conjunction with category/commodity team assist in driving best performance for a set of commodities/categories in line with Amcor's strategic objectives and assuring compliance with customer related and regulatory requirements regarding the Amcor supply base.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Drive End to End process of business case creation for PET related projects including submission into GSTT.

• Extract, analyze and report mainframe / system data including providing visibility to GSTT project pipelines.

• Assist in the development of cost models, data collection and measurements to provide regarding product performance and services

• Ensure PET price sheets are up to date with up to date with Index related information.

• Share up to date pricing with Commercial Finance teams as necessary to support BDR process.

• Support Alternate Material Qualification projects by tracking PET related milestones, reporting to stakeholders and pulling Material Where Used reports as needed.

• Assist in PET RFQ process through data collection and summarization for actionable tasks by upper management.

• Making customers (external and internal) and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships; creating and executing plans and solutions in collaboration with the customer

• Data Extraction: Ability to extract and query data from systems (e.g., SAP, GSTT, GSDB, etc.)

• Go beyond Data Extraction and apply actionable insights, trends, and generating KPIs

• Data Validation: Knowledge of and ability to understand and resolve data inconsistencies or variances

• Information Systems: Knowledge and use of existing Technical Information Systems (e.g. SAP, GSDB) to generate necessary data; Ability to access, analyze and use information in a manner that adds value to the organization, Ability to propose system enhancements based upon business needs

• Continuous improvement and partnering with IT enabling better data management

• Monitoring, Measurement and Metrics: Knowledge of key business drivers or measures used to gauge the effectiveness and performance of an internal group or a supplier; Generate and maintain KPI and Score Cards

• Record Retention: Knowledge of the policies and procedures for storing and retaining financial, nonfinancial and company documents

• Requirements Planning: Knowledge of how to plan materials and service requirements in order to support ongoing business Software Applications: Knowledge and use of technical software applications appropriate to the specific work activities

• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of SAP systems; Excellent Excel skills, strong skills in PowerPoint, Word, Access and Power BI

Strategy:

• Assist in the optimization on total cost of ownership by leveraging fact-based elements, i.e. supplier price breakdown, including processing cost obtained either through internal calculations, external benchmarking, market driven pricing, etc. to support the assigned commodity/category strategy execution to meet P+ business objectives.

• Generate and maintain TCO Tools and price breakdowns for Category Managers and Strategy discussions

• Assist in the definition, collaboration and execution of the negotiation strategy, negotiation schedule and supplier selection criteria to support the assigned commodity/category strategy execution to meet P+ business objectives.

• Assist in strategy review and adjustment in line with Amcor's strategies and P+ business objectives.

• Assist in identification of supply risks to supply/cost and develop plan to mitigate risks.

Supplier selection & approval:

• Assisting the identification, evaluation and the approval process of new suppliers that meet Amcor performance standards and compliance requirements.

• Assist in leveraging current supply base or identify new suppliers to support new product launches I initiatives.

• Assist in development Global/Regional Contracts and/or Make vs Buy Refresh cycle or outsourcing opportunities.

Pricing & Cost:

• Understand the market(s) well enough to know who the leaders in pricing, technology and service are and drive to the lowest possible total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Work with Functional, Engineering, Operations, Category Managers, Sourcing functions, Logistics and the supply base to develop target cost and low-cost alternatives. Understand all the components of related costs to know where opportunities exist that need to be addressed. Regularly organize and conduct pricing benchmarks, competitive analysis.

• Utilize, develop a broad skill set of RFQ, Benchmarking and negotiation methodologies. Continuously improve staff technical, commercial and negotiation capabilities to ensure versatility in supplier meetings.

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of cost saving projects that meet Amcor targets for spend cost reduction.

• Support supplier negotiation and participate in the negotiation with appointed teams. Negotiate agreements that address the global needs of Amcor including, but not limited to price, delivery, quality and other required services.

• Drive standardization (processes, design, requirements, specifications).

• Conduct various buying analyses and spend evaluations on an on-going basis.

• Full utilization of Sourcing and RFx and eProcurement tools, such as E-Auctions, Catalogues, etc.

• Ensure maximum leverage through consolidation of entity, region, division and global demand.

Supply Base Development & Management:

• Assist the identification of non-preferred spend to help drive the efforts to move business away from suppliers that are not preferred.

• Monitor key KPls to assess and rate risk regularly.

• Assist in driving IT integration with key suppliers to automate transactions and communication.

Compliance:

• Ensure at all times the Supply Base and Amcor procurement operates within the framework of regulatory and legal requirements. These include but are not limited to compliance with Safety, Environmental, SOX, Tax, Customs and Ethical requirements and spend guidelines.

• Gain understanding and acceptance of respective documents, such as the Amcor Code of Conduct, Amcor Terms and Conditions and cover any other requirements.

• Actively support integration of procurement systems and tools, i.e. P2P, to improve business performance.

• Identify and communicate all system and process gaps to ensure sustainability of P+ value creation and capability development.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Operations Research, Decision Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or other related degree

• Other prefered education: Six Sigma, Should Cost Modeling, Change Management, Project Management

• Languages: English (written and spoken fluently) required

• 1-3 years of work experience in Procurement, Sourcing , Supply Chain or relevant function - preferably in a global manufacturing company

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 $64?700 to $80?900; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $64?700 to $97?100 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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