Senior Manager, Procurement - Indirect & Freight (na)

Avery Dennison Smartrac

Mentor, OH, United States
Base: $139,000-$185,000 py; bonus/equity: not spec...
On-site
12+ years procurement experience
Manage $150m+ regional spend
Freight and indirect category expertise
Avery Dennison Smartrac is seeking a Senior Manager of Procurement for Indirect & Freight in Mentor, OH. The role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, particularly in logistics and indirect categories, to drive strategy and execution while fostering stakeholder relationships

Job Summary

  • This pivotal leadership role oversees a high-value portfolio of non-production spend and logistics services with a focus on creating holistic enterprise value.
  • The successful candidate will drive a shift from price-per-unit to total value by managing cross-functional initiatives that impact the P&L through working capital improvements and waste reduction.
  • Avery Dennison offers comprehensive benefits including health and wellness starting day one, paid parental leave, 401K eligibility, and tuition reimbursement.

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Avery Dennison Smartrac is seeking a Senior Manager of Procurement for Indirect & Freight in Mentor, OH. The role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, particularly in logistics and indirect categories, to drive strategy and execution while fostering stakeholder relationships.

Salary

Base: $139,000-$185,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health & wellness, 401K, Paid vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years procurement experience
  • Manage $150M+ regional spend
  • Freight and Indirect category expertise
  • Lead senior direct reports
  • SAP or Oracle ERP knowledge
  • Ariba or Coupa e-sourcing platforms

Nice-to-have

  • CPSM or CSCP certification
  • MBA preferred
  • PowerBI or Tableau skills
  • Project Nova transformation experience
  • Strong sustainability focus
  • High-trust stakeholder relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Finance
  • Minimum 5 years managing senior-level direct reports
  • Deep experience managing regional spend exceeding $150M
  • Expert-level knowledge of ERP systems like SAP/Oracle
  • Proven track record in Freight and Indirect categories

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Not specified

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