Procurement Specialist

Amcor•Neenah, WI

About The Position

Supports purchasing functions across Amcor sites, including executing purchases and purchasing projects for indirect materials and services through global, national, or regional purchasing agreements and understandings. The role assists with local procurement strategies, contracts, supplier relationship management, sourcing, purchasing, and supplier issue resolution in collaboration with stakeholders and within the framework established by the Global Category Management Team. The Procurement Specialist helps optimize requisition-to-payment and ordering processes, improve procurement processes in compliance with global standards, coordinate supplier requests for quotation (RFQs), assess total cost of ownership, monitor supplier pricing, and identify cost-reduction opportunities. The position also supports efficient flow of requested materials and services, customer service excellence, process standards and metrics, technology-enabled service solutions, and collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain. Administrative duties, backup coverage for agents at other locations, special projects, continuous improvement, and fostering Amcor’s core values are also part of the role.

Requirements

Associate degree in a business-related area is required.
Procurement or supply chain experience is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with executing local procurement strategies, contracts, and supplier relationship management strategies in collaboration with stakeholders and within the Global Category Management Team framework.
Optimize requisition-to-payment and ordering processes and procedures.
Collaborate with peers and leaders to improve processes in compliance with Global Procurement infrastructure standards.
Source and execute purchases for indirect materials and services not covered by existing contracts or agreements.
Coordinate supplier RFQ processes and work with supported sites to determine the best total cost of ownership.
Monitor and review supplier pricing.
Interface with other departments to help select appropriate materials or services.
Help resolve supplier issues involving supply, pricing, quality, delivery, and other matters.
Identify, evaluate, and report cost-reduction opportunities and share relevant information with purchasing colleagues and Amcor Global Procurement associates.
Collaborate with other purchasing agents to improve purchasing processes.
Perform administrative duties, including maintaining files, records, and internal systems.
Provide backup coverage for agents at other locations as needed.
Participate in special projects as assigned.
Support continuous improvement in procurement excellence and the efficient flow of requested materials and services through lean processes and automation.
Build internal customer loyalty through positive engagement and service excellence.
Maintain processes, standards, and metrics that support a customer-centric organization.
Support technology and innovative service solutions that promote ease of doing business.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to support a high-quality customer experience.
Demonstrate and foster Amcor’s core values.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible time off, starting at 80 paid hours per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year and varying by location.
Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent upon hire date.