Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Strategic Programs

Avery Dennison•Mentor, OH

1h•$139,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Strategic Programs will be responsible for the execution of Global Procurement initiatives that align with Avery Dennison’s Plan to Win. This role will serve as a strategic enabler for the global procurement function, implementing industry best practices, driving the execution of strategic initiatives, and ensuring governance. A critical focus of this role will be managing the performance tracking of functional KPIs, managing strategic procurement projects, and governing relationships with external delivery partners. The individual will act as the connective tissue between category managers, cross-functional teams, Finance, and external outsourcing partnerships. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Strategic Programs and Operational Excellence, this role will enable the execution of functional strategies developed by the Global Materials Procurement Leadership Team (GMPLT). The successful candidate will lead the execution and governance of highly complex global programs to achieve desired outcomes that position procurement as a value creator rather than just a cost cutter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
10+ years of dedicated project management experience, with a proven track record of managing large-scale, global projects.
3+ years of experience working directly with, or embedded within, a Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain organization.
Experience managing projects that involve outsourcing, managed services, or complex external partner integrations.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
Experience navigating matrixed, global organizations.
Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with project management software.
Proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools to build and maintain KPI dashboards.
Strong background in vendor governance frameworks and SLA/KPI management methodology.
People Leadership: Lead change whilst simplifying & prioritizing actions.
Business Leadership: Able to provide strategic leadership, think outside in and nurture innovation.
Self Leadership: Ability to be agile, champion collaboration and deliver holistic results at rapid speed.
Mindset: Optimistic & situational leader who will nurture a cohesive and united team and inspire them to reach newer heights. Collaborative mindset with every internal and external partner and ability to support and inspire peers as well as senior leadership team.
Structured Thinking: Ability to break down ambiguous strategic goals, complex outsourcing models, and high-level OGSMs into clear, actionable steps.
Exceptional Communication: Capable of translating complex project metrics into clear narratives for C-level executives, operational teams, and external vendor leadership.
Influence & Diplomacy: Adept at gaining buy-in and holding both internal cross-functional team members and external partners accountable without formal reporting authority.
Adaptability: Comfortable pivoting strategies in response to shifting global market dynamics, internal business priorities, or vendor performance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Change Management, Agile/Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are strongly preferred.
The role may require some global travel.

Responsibilities

Oversee the governance and performance tracking of the Global Procurement OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures) and KPIs.
Facilitate regular strategic review cadences with procurement teams to assess OGSM progress, identify operational bottlenecks, and drive course corrections.
Direct and manage the full project lifecycle for strategic global procurement initiatives.
Act as the primary liaison between Procurement, cross-functional teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
Develop detailed project charters, work breakdown structures, resource plans, and project schedules.
Establish and monitor robust governance frameworks, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure external partners meet performance commitments and expectations.
Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks/issues, escalating to executive sponsors when necessary.
Manage project financials and related commitments, ensuring all initiatives are delivered within approved financial parameters.
Facilitate regular project meetings, workshops, and steering committee reviews with global stakeholders and external partner leadership across different time zones.
Develop clear, impactful project communications and executive-level status reports.
Act as the primary point of escalation for outsourcing-related project issues, facilitating joint continuous improvement initiatives between internal teams and external providers.