Avery Dennison

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ITSourcingManager

$121–162500k Mentor, Ohio, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

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Problems you'll solve

analyzing problem areas; helping resolve disputes

Eligibility Requirements

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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