Avery Dennison is strategically evolving its Global Procurement function from a cost center to a Value Creator, emphasizing a unified "ONE Avery Dennison" mindset. Our Vision: To create holistic value for the enterprise through our ONE Avery Dennison procurement mindset. Our Mission: To gain a competitive advantage in our industry through exceptional procurement practices with an ultimate goal of creating value for the enterprise and our customers. We engage with our internal and external stakeholders in ways that cultivate trusted partnerships. We mitigate risk, employ innovative thinking, embrace the rapidly emerging digitized world and commit to practices that advance sustainability through our 5 levers strategic plan. Innovation & Sustainability Building Scale Risk Management Managing The Tail Surplus Creation We are committed to positioning Procurement as a competitive advantage for our enterprise and are driving a 5 year transformation journey through Project Nova. Our focus remains on uplifting our Performance, Processes, Programs and our People. Scope of the Position: Avery Dennison Materials Group North America is composed of 4 main businesses; Label and Packaging Materials, Graphics Solutions, Reflective Solutions, and the Performance Tapes businesses. The Freight Procurement Manager should enhance total value obtained from the Freight and Logistics supply base by leading innovation, standardization and carrier rationalization across the region. This role will be responsible for managing the strategic direction of regional freight and logistics procurement and ensuring harmonization of policies and procedures. The Manager will work closely with regional stakeholders to align on business objectives to deliver value and cost savings. The Freight Procurement Manager is responsible for negotiating commercial terms and implementing procurement agreements with carriers. This role is based on sustained delivery of business results, including supply assurance, cost, quality, service and innovation. This position will be based out of Avery Dennison's corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio and reports directly to Sr. Procurement Manager of Paper and Freight.