Procurement Early Career Program (ECP) Associate

Avery Dennison • Mentor, OH

1d • $77,000 - $86,000

About The Position

Avery Dennison’s North America Procurement Early Career Program builds talent for procurement roles across the organization. It combines experiential on-the-job learning with classroom and virtual training, providing associates with exposure to multiple areas of the business and development aligned with both associate and business needs. The program includes two rotations and a 24-month training curriculum rooted in the company’s core values and competencies. The first rotation is described as approximately 18 months and the second as approximately 12 months. Associates may gain exposure to direct procurement (chemicals, paper, and films), indirect procurement, and freight. Travel of 10–20% is required, and associates must have reliable transportation to and from work. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (such as Supply Chain or Logistics) or Engineering (such as Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial).
• Expected graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027, for a June 2027 start.
• Previous internship or co-op experience, or relevant work experience in procurement and manufacturing.
• Ability to travel 10–20% of the time.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Sponsorship is unavailable now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience through student organizations, such as Engineers Without Borders, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, or Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
• Volunteerism or similar activities.

Responsibilities

• Own category analysis, strategic projects, supplier data gathering, system updates, and process improvements.
• Participate on cross-functional teams and provide support as a procurement liaison.
• Partner with managers to design and implement a standardized intake system and process for procurement requests, streamlining formal workflow.
• Collaborate with team members to centralize procurement data for strategic historical analysis.
• Engage in cross-functional projects and network across procurement departments to understand the global supply chain.

Benefits

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive Healthcare, including a no-cost program to help members find experienced, compassionate healthcare providers.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay and a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay contributed.
• 10 vacation days in the first year, with additional days accruing with tenure.
• 13 paid holidays each year, as determined by local management.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary during approved leave, including up to 8 weeks of Parental Bonding Leave and up to 8 weeks of Birth Procedure Recovery Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level