Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee IT sourcing and vendor management functions for their Global IT Sourcing and Vendor Management team, focusing on hardware, software, cloud services, and IT professional services. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in global IT sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management while demonstrating excellent communication and project management skills
Job Summary
The role involves managing the full lifecycle of IT services purchasing from initial concept to vendor off-boarding within a global team.
Candidates will act as a subject matter expert to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, benchmarking, and cost forecasting.
The position requires balancing daily operational activities with strategic planning while supporting the Vendor Management Office objectives across the Americas.
Matching Summary
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Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee IT sourcing and vendor management functions for their Global IT Sourcing and Vendor Management team, focusing on hardware, software, cloud services, and IT professional services. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in global IT sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management while demonstrating excellent communication and project management skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global IT sourcing experience
Contract negotiation and development
Vendor performance management
IT category management expertise
RFx and due diligence execution
Nice-to-have
Strong stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Innovation in vendor partnerships
Subject matter expert thought leadership
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or technology
Relevant experience in Global IT sourcing and vendor management
Experience drafting and negotiating IT contracts and MSAs