Avery Dennison

Packaging And Containers

ITSourcingManager

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

“IT Sourcing Manager at Avery Dennison. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation, Vendor management, Cross-functional coordination. Strategizes, develops, and manages assigned categories/projects. Balances daily operations and strategic planning”

What You'll Achieve.

Sustained delivery of results that meet business needs; Vendor performance in areas of cost and contracting; Vendor performance in financial management; Vendor performance in people; Vendor performance in delivery and support; Vendor performance in partnership; Vendor performance in innovation

Industry & Context.

Packaging And Containers
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, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

What You'll Do.

and manages assigned categories/projects

Balances daily operations and strategic planning

Contributes to organizational objectives and goals

Identifies and executes operational improvements

Manages assigned portfolio and projects

Manages communications with vendors and stakeholders

Creates and delivers Global IT sourcing strategies

Leads contract development and negotiation

Facilitates post-execution contract management

Supports deployment of vendor management processes

Leads annual executive reviews for key vendors

Monitors and reports on vendor performance

Collects and communicates vendor results

Identifies opportunities for vendor innovation

Provides administrative support for ITSVM team

Provides guidance to less experienced team members

Perform ad hoc duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partners with Avery Dennison stakeholders globally; Works cross-functionally and cross-regionally; Works with operational teams and other key stakeholders globally; Collaborate with others inside and outside of immediate team

Communication Scope

Written communication skills; Oral communication skills; Presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Project management skills, Process management skills

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