Sr. Sourcing Manager

accobrands•Ela Township, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future. At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success. We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future.Job SummaryThe Senior Sourcing Manager – Paper & Print owns the global category strategy and execution for paper, print, and converting materials.This leader manages a multi-million dollar annual spend and serves as the key decisionmaker on supplier selection within policy, and drives long‑term value across cost, quality, service, sustainability, and risk. Operating with high autonomy, this role leads cross‑functional teams and governs supplier performance to ensure secure supply, regulatory compliance, and measurable business outcomes for ACCO Brands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
7+ years progressive experience in strategic sourcing in the paper/print industry.
Proven results managing multimillion‑dollar global spend.
Expertise in negotiation, SRM, risk management, and cost modeling.
Experience influencing executives and leading global teams.
ERP proficiency (SAP preferred) and advanced analytics skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA or certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP).
Global supply base experience.
Familiarity with quality systems and supplier development.

Responsibilities

Own the global paper & print category strategy with a 3‑year roadmap covering segmentation, make/buy, dual sourcing, footprint optimization, and innovation.
Translate market intelligence into sourcing strategies and commercial plans.
Set and deliver annual targets aligned to corporate objectives.
Serve as subject‑matter expert for paper grades, print processes, converting, coatings, inks, adhesives, and specification management.
Lead supplier identification, qualification, and final selection.
Architect and negotiate long‑term agreements.
Ensure contract coverage and compliance.
Conduct structured risk reviews with defined mitigations.
Partner with compliance teams to ensure adherence to corporate requirements.
Resolve delivery disruptions and quality incidents with corrective actions
Lead cross‑functional teams to set cost targets and supply decisions.
Provide project management for major sourcing projects.
Manage relationships with the manufacturing site, marketing and senior leadership.
Build should‑cost models and TCO frameworks.
Track savings, PPV, inflation/deflation, and working capital.
Monitor global market trends.
Ensure materials meet spec accuracy, quality, and cost targets.
Optimize supplier relationships and long‑term agreements.