Avery Dennison
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ITSourcingManager
“IT Sourcing Manager at Avery Dennison. Skills: Global IT sourcing, vendor management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. managing assigned categories/projects. sustained delivery of results that meet business needs”
What You'll Achieve.
sustained delivery of results that meet business needs; operational improvements for ITSVM and assigned categories; portfolio optimization / consolidation opportunities; vendor performance monitoring and reporting; opportunities for vendor innovation and relationship management improvement
Industry & Context.
analyzing problem areas; helping resolve disputes
Willingness to travel as required, an estimated 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years of relevant experience in Global IT sourcing and vendor including management of third-party vendors, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and a deep understanding of related procurement practices, processes and industry trends is required, Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing and/or category management, preferably, associated with Indirect Categories such as HR & Benefits, Finance, Legal, Risk, M&A, Tax, Communications, Treasury, Contingent Labor, and other Business/Professional Services., Experience drafting and negotiating IT and Corporate Services MSA’s and SOW’s, Experience with various sourcing, asset and contract management practices / tools, business acumen and understanding of enterprise IT, Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills, with the ability to be an advisor to stakeholders, communicate effectively with vendors, present to senior leadership, and build strong, sustainable relationships., Sense of accountability and business partnership, Project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple vendors, projects and a wide range of tasks, Team player with ability to collaborate with others inside and outside of immediate team, Responsible, takes initiative, well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently, Ability to influence all levels of the organization from senior leadership and below, both in a team setting and as an individual contributor
Nice to Have
MBA or JD degree preferred
What You'll Do.
managing assigned categories/projects
sustained delivery of results that meet business needs
balancing time between daily operation activities and strategic planning/projects
identifying and executing operational improvements for ITSVM and assigned categories
managing assigned portfolio and projects
providing consultation to key stakeholders
identifying portfolio optimization / consolidation opportunities
managing communications with vendors
creating and delivering Global IT sourcing strategies
leading contract development
negotiating contracts
drafting commercial terms
managing contract approvals
creating and/or approving order documentation (SOWs
facilitating post-execution contract management
maintaining the contract system of record
providing proactive renewal/obligation notifications
analyzing problem areas
helping resolve disputes
supporting the deployment of consistent vendor management processes
leading annual executive reviews for key vendors
monitoring and reporting on vendor performance
consolidating and communicating detailed summaries of vendor results
identifying opportunities for vendor innovation and relationship management improvement
providing administrative support
and other tasks as needed to support the ITSVM team and Sourcing and Vendor Management lifecycle
providing guidance to less experienced team members
perform ad hoc duties when required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partners with Avery Dennison stakeholders globally and works cross-functionally and cross-regionally with operational teams and other key stakeholders globally; collaborate with others inside and outside of immediate team
Communication Scope
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; presentation skills; ability to be an advisor to stakeholders; communicate effectively with vendors; present to senior leadership
Process & Methodology
Project and process management skills, ability to handle multiple vendors, projects and a wide range of tasks
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