Procurement Services Manager

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Responsible for leading and developing the Procurement Services team which facilitates the acquisition of direct materials for all manufacturing facilities in the United States (occasionally supports international operations). Working in collaboration with business partners, ensures positive engagement and service excellence that delivers a world class customer experience. The Manager is an expert in Procurement systems and processes and leads continuous improvement projects and initiatives to enhance team performance. Oversees a team of approximately 12 employees.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Promote an environment where each employee makes safety their first priority
• Demonstrate and foster the Amcor Core Values
• Build organizational capability through recruitment, development and retention of top talent. Key activities include robust performance reviews, clear annual objectives, creating a culture of accountability, and a focus on excellence
• Build relationships with Operations through regular communication, site visits, and ‘Voice of the Customer’ feedback
• Manage and align resources to meet customer expectations of uninterrupted and efficient flow of required materials
• Guide team in anticipating and, in collaboration with Category Management, mitigating potential supply risks
• Work in collaboration with Management of Procurement, Operations, and other functions on resolution of escalated issues relating to availability and delivery of required materials
• Develop and implement strategies and processes that deliver value to the business by reducing total cost of ownership, improving working capital, reducing risk, and improving service
• Collaborate with Category Management in supplier performance evaluation to identify performance failures, determine root cause, and drive improved supplier performance
• Represent Procurement on ERP (SAP) system teams and initiatives
• Ensure that the data quality from the Procurement team is consistent and actionable
• Ensure proper segregation of duties, compliance to internal controls, and adherence to Procurement policy and procedures
• Resolve system issues and streamline procure to pay processes
• Ensure maximum utilization/adoption of appropriate procurement automation tools
• Support Category Management and other Procurement initiatives as required
• A world class service organization with a passionate commitment to success of our customer
• Overall alignment with operations stakeholders
• Optimized team structure
• Maximum utilization and adoption of Procurement automation and technology
• Support systems development (ERP, etc.) and implementation
• Lead team in a high performance culture fostering empowerment, energy and execution
• Drive improvement in service, quality and cost
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Procurement strategies

WHAT WE VALUE

• Results Orientation
• Collaboration and Influence
• Change Leadership
• Market Knowledge
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Orientation
• Developing Organizational Capability
• Negotiation

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Experience – 5-10 years of successful leadership experience in customer focused environment, Amcor Procurement Services experience preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of products, order management systems and manufacturing processes as applicable to leading the team
• Strong communication skills to successfully collaborate both internally and externally to exceed customer expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)